PATAGONIA is a 123.7 MW gas-fired power plant located in Argentina, operated by ENERGIA DEL SUR SA and commissioned in 2001. The plant contributes to the country's electricity generation through natural gas. PATAGONIA ranks as the 44th largest gas plant in Argentina. With 123.7 MW, it represents 0.52% of Argentina's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. Argentina has 82 gas plants with a combined capacity of 23,690 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, PATAGONIA is approximately 5.3% the size. Natural gas is a crucial part of Argentina's energy mix, providing around 33% of the total electricity generation. The PATAGONIA plant utilizes local gas resources, contributing to energy diversification. It is located approximately 1,000 km southwest of Buenos Aires in the Patagonia region.
25 years old
Argentina, South America
- 107. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #9,166 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,079 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.18% of the installed capacity of Argentina
25 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
ENERGIA DEL SUR SA operates 1 plants totalling 124 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 323 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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