OLIVOS is a 115.2 MW oil-fired power plant located in Chile, operated by POTENCIA S.A. This facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the overall energy production in the country. The exact commissioning year of this plant is not specified. It ranks as the 8th largest oil plant in Chile. With a capacity of 115.2 MW, it represents 3.96% 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, NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, OLIVOS is approximately 31% the size. Oil remains a part of Chile's energy mix, contributing to about 9% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil is influenced by its geographic location and energy demands. OLIVOS is situated in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 400 km north of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 71. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #9,465 worldwide by installed capacity
- #428 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.37% of the installed capacity of Chile
POTENCIA S.A. operates 1 plants totalling 115 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 2,091 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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