CT SAN MARTIN NORTE III is a 5.1 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by ENARSA since its commissioning. Ranked #74 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, this facility represents 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 CT SAN MARTIN NORTE III 91.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Costanera power station (2,324 MW, Gas), COSTANERA (1,982.2 MW, Coal), and Central Termoeléctrica Genelba (1,243 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Buenos Aires Province, approximately 35 km from the capital city.
16 years old
Argentina, South America
- 301. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #28,273 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,500 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Argentina
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
ENARSA operates 11 plants totalling 1,084 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 16,230 MW combined
Nearest plant: Planta de Energía Híbrida Papa Francisco (2.6 km)
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
Location
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
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