Entre Rios Power Plant is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Bolivia. The facility is part of Bolivia's natural gas generation sector and contributes to the overall energy supply. It ranks as the 4th largest gas plant in Bolivia. With 120 MW, it represents 11.39% of the country's total gas capacity of 1,053 MW. Bolivia has 9 gas plants with a combined capacity of 1,053 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Guaracachi CCGT Power Plant at 350 MW, Entre Rios is about one-third the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Bolivia's energy mix, providing approximately 67% of the country's electricity generation. The Entre Rios plant is located in the southeastern part of Bolivia, roughly 500 km from La Paz.
Bolivia, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Bolivia- 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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