LAGUNA VERDE (U1 U2 TG) is a 65 MW oil-fired power plant in Chile, operated by AES GENER S.A. since 1996. It is one of 71 oil plants in the country, which together produce 2,912 MW. Ranked #17 of 71 oil plants in Chile, LAGUNA VERDE accounts for 2.23% of the national oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Chile is NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, making LAGUNA VERDE 5.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include NEHUENCO (874.7 MW, Gas), SAN ISIDRO II (406.35 MW, Gas), and SAN ISIDRO I (379 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Valparaíso Region, approximately 120 km from the city of Santiago.
30 years old
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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