CRUZ DE PIEDRA is a 17.94 MW gas power plant in Argentina, operated by CT MENDOZA SA, commissioned in 1969. Ranked #75 of 82 gas plants in Argentina, it represents 0.08% of Argentina's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. The largest gas plant in Argentina is Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, making this facility 129.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include LUJAN DE CUYO (549.76 MW, Gas), CACHEUTA (NUEVA) (120 MW, Hydro), and Potrerillos (120 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Mendoza Province, approximately 30 km from the city of Mendoza.
57 years old
Argentina, South America
- 223. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #20,531 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,278 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Argentina
57 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
CT MENDOZA SA operates 2 plants totalling 568 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 1,007 MW combined
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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