CT BRAGADO is a 49.8 MW gas power plant in Argentina, operated by GENNEIA SA. The plant's commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #55 of 82 gas plants in Argentina. Its 49.8 MW represents 0.21% 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 CT BRAGADO 46.6 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Buenos Aires Province.
10 years old
Argentina, South America
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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