CORONEL is a 46.81 MW gas-fired power plant in Chile, operated by SAGESA since its commissioning. Ranked #13 of 17 gas plants in Chile, CORONEL's 46.81 MW represents 0.96% of Chile's total gas capacity of 4,857 MW. The largest gas plant in Chile is NEHUENCO at 875 MW, making CORONEL 18.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include BOCAMINA (478 MW, Coal), SANTA MARIA (341.991 MW, Coal), and PETROPOWER (62.9775 MW, Petcoke). The facility is located in the Biobío Region, approximately 500 km south of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Chile- 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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