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MBURUCUYA is a 1.035 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by DPEC. Commissioned in 2001, it contributes to the country's energy sector. Ranked #106 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, MBURUCUYA's 1.035 MW represents 0.04% of Argentina's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making MBURUCUYA 0.02 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CT SANTA ROSA (6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Formosa, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
1.035 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
DPEC
Location
-28.0441°, -58.2285°

Argentina, South America

Context & rankings
  • 346. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
  • #37,516 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,384 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

DPEC operates 12 plants totalling 19 MW

Regional density

5 plants within 100 km, 36 MW combined

Nearest plant: CT SANTA ROSA (33 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: -28.044100, -58.228500
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.1 Kt
3 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
448
cars per year
275
homes per year
93.8K
trees to offset

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

ArgentinaEnergy Profile

368
Total Plants
70.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalNuclear
Top Fuels

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