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CT INDEPENDENCIA is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Argentina, operated by GENERACION INDEPENDENCIA SA since its commissioning in 1995. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the nation's gas-fired power generation. It is the 45th largest gas plant in Argentina. With 120 MW, it represents 0.51% of the country's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. Argentina has 82 gas plants with a combined capacity of 23,690 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, the Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, CT INDEPENDENCIA is about 1/19 the size. Natural gas plays a vital role in Argentina's energy landscape, accounting for roughly 34% of the total electricity generation. The plant utilizes local gas supplies, enhancing energy security. CT INDEPENDENCIA is located in the province of Salta, approximately 150 km northwest of the city of Salta.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
1995

31 years old

Owner
GENERACION INDEPENDENCIA SA
Location
-26.8666°, -65.2247°

Argentina, South America

Context & rankings
  • 110. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
  • #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.17% of the installed capacity of Argentina
Age & fleet comparison

31 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

GENERACION INDEPENDENCIA SA operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 1,433 MW combined

Nearest plant: Tucumán Power Plant (15.4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -26.866600, -65.224700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.8 Kt
473 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.19 Mt
Over 31 years of operation
Past Retirement
2025
1 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.4K
cars per year
30.9K
homes per year
10.5M
trees to offset

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

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalNuclear
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