RIO CUARTO is a 35.57 MW gas-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by EPEC since 1974. Ranked #66 of 82 gas plants in Argentina, it represents 0.15% of the country's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. The largest gas plant in Argentina is Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, making RIO CUARTO 65.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include MODESTO MARANZANA (250 MW, Gas) and Central Termoeléctrica Modesto Maranzana (248 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Córdoba Province, approximately 200 km from Córdoba City.
52 years old
Argentina, South America
- 170. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #15,804 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,961 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Argentina
52 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
EPEC operates 28 plants totalling 2,983 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 498 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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