The DIESEL ARICA(GMAR_M1AR) is a key infrastructure asset in Chile's power generation grid, located on the continent of South America. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 14.2 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing oil energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the E-CL, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. An exact commissioning date for the installation is not registered in official historical logs. In terms of domestic production capacity within Chile, DIESEL ARICA(GMAR_M1AR) occupies the #29 position among all operational oil power plants. Its 14.2 MW capacity represents a 0.49% share of Chile's total installed oil generating capacity, which currently stands at 2,912 MW. The largest operational oil installation in Chile is the NUEVA RENCA with an output of 370 MW, making the DIESEL ARICA(GMAR_M1AR) approximately 26.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0450% of Chile's aggregate generation capacity of 31,543 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of oil power plants (modeled at 15% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 18,659 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Chile consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 6,220 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates -18.5287° latitude and -70.2989° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Arica I (solar, 18 MW), the Arica I p3 (solar, 14 MW), the Arica I p2 (solar, 8 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Chile.
Chile, South America
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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