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Bulo Bulo OCGT Power Plant Bolivia90 MW Gas

Gas

Bulo Bulo OCGT Power Plant is a 90 MW gas power plant in Bolivia, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is a part of Bolivia's gas infrastructure. Ranked #5 of 9 gas plants in Bolivia, Bulo Bulo's 90 MW represents 8.54% of Bolivia's total gas capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest gas plant in Bolivia is Guaracachi CCGT Power Plant at 350 MW, making Bulo Bulo 3.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Carrasco OCGT Power Plant (152.6 MW, Gas). Bulo Bulo is located in the Cochabamba Department, approximately 60 km from the city of Cochabamba.

Capacity
90 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Electrobol
Location
-17.2424°, -64.5409°

Bolivia, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -17.242400, -64.540900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
173.8 Kt
355 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.91 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
37.8K
cars per year
23.2K
homes per year
7.9M
trees to offset

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
Bolivia
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

BoliviaEnergy Profile

26
Total Plants
1.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroSolar
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