El Alto (El Kenko) Power Plant Bolivia— 80.42 MW Natural Gas
El Alto (El Kenko) Power Plant is an 80.42 MW gas-fired facility in Bolivia, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 9 gas plants in Bolivia, it accounts for 7.63% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest gas plant in Bolivia is Guaracachi CCGT Power Plant at 350 MW, making El Alto 4.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Yanacachi Norte (51.1 MW, Hydro), Chojlla (38.4 MW, Hydro), and Cutichucho (24 MW, Hydro). The facility is located near La Paz, approximately 20 km southeast of the city center.
11 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 7. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #11,110 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,450 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 5.11% of the installed capacity of Bolivia
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Electrobol operates 9 plants totalling 847 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 311 MW combined
Nearest plant: Zongo Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia (33.2 km)
Source: GEODB
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
Bolivia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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