CMPC Pacífico is a 33 MW biomass power plant in Chile, operated by CMPC CELULOSA S.A. Ranked #4 of 23 biomass plants in Chile. Its 33 MW represents 7.42% of Chile's total biomass capacity of 445 MW. The largest biomass plant in Chile is Santa Fe at 67 MW, making this facility 2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Santa Fe (67.2 MW, Biomass), EOLICA CUEL (33 MW, Wind), and RIO PICOIQUEN (20 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Biobío Region, approximately 500 km south of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 175. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #16,060 worldwide by installed capacity
- #326 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Chile
CMPC CELULOSA S.A. operates 3 plants totalling 63 MW
50 plants within 100 km, 5,328 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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