Mantos Blancos is a 27.9 MW oil-fired power plant in Chile, operated by Minera Mantos Blancos. Commissioned in an undisclosed year, it contributes to the country's oil energy sector. Ranked #24 of 71 oil plants in Chile, Mantos Blancos represents 0.96% of Chile's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. The largest oil plant in Chile is Nueva Renca at 370 MW, making Mantos Blancos 13.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Atacama (Gas, 767.8 MW), Mejillones Power Plant (Gas, 575.8 MW), and Termoelectrica Angamos (Coal, 488.3 MW). The facility is located in the Antofagasta Region, approximately 70 km from the city of Antofagasta.
Chile, South America
- 191. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #17,296 worldwide by installed capacity
- #802 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Chile
MINERA MANTOS BLANCOS operates 1 plants totalling 28 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 2,888 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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