Licanten is a 6 MW biomass power plant in Chile, operated by ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #20 of 23 biomass plants in Chile, Licanten's 6 MW represents 1.35% of Chile's total biomass capacity of 445 MW. The largest biomass plant in Chile is Santa Fe at 67 MW, making Licanten 11.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Constitución (9 MW, Oil), Celco (8 MW, Biomass), and Maule (6 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Maule Region, approximately 300 km south of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 284. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #27,327 worldwide by installed capacity
- #861 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Chile
ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A. operates 4 plants totalling 75 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 1,158 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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