Cholguín is a 13 MW biomass power plant in Chile, operated by PANELES ARAUCO S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #14 of 23 biomass plants in Chile, Cholguín's 13 MW represents 2.92% of Chile's total biomass capacity of 445 MW. The largest biomass plant in Chile is Santa Fe at 67 MW, making Cholguín 5.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Antuco Hydroelectric Plant (320 MW, Hydro), ANTUCO (320 MW, Hydro), and YUNGAY (199.1 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Biobío Region, approximately 100 km from Concepción.
Chile, South America
- 237. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #22,124 worldwide by installed capacity
- #623 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Chile
PANELES ARAUCO S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 27 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 5,623 MW combined
Source: Energía Abierta
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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