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CRUZ DEL EJE is a 5.052 MW oil and hydro power plant in Argentina, operated by EPEC. Commissioned in 1943, it plays a role in the country's energy production. Ranked #75 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, CRUZ DEL EJE's 5.052 MW accounts for 0.17% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making CRUZ DEL EJE 92.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Embalse Cruz del Eje (12 MW, Unknown) and Usina Hidroeléctrica Cruz del Eje (1.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in Córdoba Province, approximately 150 km northwest of Córdoba City.

Capacity
5.052 MW
Commissioning Year
1943

83 years old

Owner
EPEC
Location
-30.7636°, -64.7538°

Argentina, South America

Context & rankings
  • 302. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
  • #28,324 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,508 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of Argentina
Age & fleet comparison

83 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

EPEC operates 28 plants totalling 2,983 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 455 MW combined

Nearest plant: Embalse Cruz del Eje (2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -30.763600, -64.753800
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
10.1 Kt
15 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
835.7 Kt
Over 83 years of operation
Past Retirement
1973
53 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
2.2K
cars per year
1.3K
homes per year
457.6K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Argentina
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalNuclear
Top Fuels

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