LOS PINOS is a 102.839 MW oil-fired power plant located in Chile, operated by COLBUN S.A. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Chile's energy supply. It is the 9th largest oil plant in Chile. With 102.839 MW, it represents 3.53% of Chile's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. Chile has 71 oil plants with a combined capacity of 2,912 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Chile, NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, this facility is approximately 28% the size. Oil plays a diminishing role in Chile's energy mix as the country increasingly invests in renewable sources. However, oil remains important for energy security, especially during peak demand periods. LOS PINOS is located in the Biobío Region, approximately 500 km south of Santiago.
21 years old
Chile, South America
- 81. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #9,891 worldwide by installed capacity
- #452 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.33% of the installed capacity of Chile
21 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
COLBUN S.A. operates 19 plants totalling 3,200 MW
47 plants within 100 km, 4,773 MW combined
Source: Energía Abierta
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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