GENERACION FRIAS SA is a 60 MW gas-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by GENERACIÓN FRÍAS SA. Commissioned in 2015, it adds to the country's gas generation capacity. Ranked #53 of 82 gas plants in Argentina, this plant's 60 MW accounts for 0.25% 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 GENERACION FRIAS SA 38.7 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km, indicating its isolated location. The facility is situated in the province of San Juan, approximately 200 km northeast of Mendoza.
11 years old
Argentina, South America
- 134. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #12,271 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,610 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Argentina
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
GENERACIÓN FRÍAS SA operates 1 plants totalling 60 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 539 MW combined
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
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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