Santo Tome is a 2.684 MW oil-fired power plant in Argentina, operated by DPEC since its commissioning. Ranked #88 of 107 oil plants in Argentina, Santo Tome's capacity represents 0.09% of the country's total oil capacity of 2,928 MW. The largest oil plant in Argentina is Central Bicentenario at 466 MW, making Santo Tome 173 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include São Borja, a biomass plant with a capacity of 12.5 MW. The facility is located in the province of Corrientes, approximately 600 km north of Buenos Aires.
Argentina, South America
- 318. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #32,863 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,830 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
DPEC operates 12 plants totalling 19 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 14 MW combined
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
Location
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
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