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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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