CT ECOENERGIA (PETROBRAS) is a 13.2 MW coal power plant in Argentina, operated by PETROBRAS ARGENTINA S.A. since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #11 of 11 coal plants in Argentina. Its 13.2 MW represents 0.25% of Argentina's total coal capacity of 5,337 MW. The largest coal plant in Argentina is COSTANERA at 1,982 MW, making CT ECOENERGIA 150 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central Termoeléctrica Piedra Buena (620 MW, Gas), Piedra Buena power station (620 MW, Gas), and CENTRAL BAHIA BLANCA (PIEDRA BUENA) SA (620 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Buenos Aires Province, approximately 600 km southwest of Buenos Aires City.
11 years old
Argentina, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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