PETROPOWER is a 62.9775 MW petcoke power plant in Chile, operated by PETROPOWER S.A. Ranked #1 of 1 petcoke plants in Chile, PETROPOWER's 62.9775 MW accounts for 100% of Chile's total petcoke capacity of 63 MW. The largest petcoke plant in Chile is PETROPOWER at 63 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include BOCAMINA (I-II) (478 MW, Coal), SANTA MARIA (341.991 MW, Coal), and CORONEL (46.81 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Biobío Region, approximately 500 km south of Santiago.
11 years old
Chile, South America
Location
Estimates based on Petcoke emission factor (1050 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Petcoke
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
Petcoke Power Generation: An Overview of Its Role in Energy Production
Petcoke, short for petroleum coke, is a carbon-rich solid material derived from refining crude oil. As an emerging energy source, petcoke has found its application in power generation, particularly in countries like the United States and Chile. Currently, there are 12 petcoke power plants worldwide, with a total installed capacity of approximately 2.4 gigawatts (GW), predominantly concentrated in the United States, which hosts 11 plants contributing to 2.4 GW of capacity, while Chile operates one plant with a capacity of 0.1 GW.
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