PICO TRUNCADO I is a 45.6 MW gas-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by CT PATAGONICAS SA. Ranked #58 of 82 gas plants in Argentina, this plant's 45.6 MW represents 0.19% 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 PICO TRUNCADO I 50.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central Termica Pico Truncado I (45 MW, Oil) and PICO TRUNCADO - JORGE ROMANUTTI (2.4 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Santa Cruz Province, approximately 100 km from the nearest city, Caleta Olivia.
16 years old
Argentina, South America
- 154. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #14,619 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,814 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Argentina
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
CT PATAGONICAS SA operates 3 plants totalling 229 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 47 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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