TRAPEN is an 81 MW oil-fired power plant in Chile, operated by ENLASA since its commissioning. Ranked #14 of 71 oil plants in Chile, TRAPEN's 81 MW represents 2.78% of Chile's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. The largest oil plant in Chile is NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, making TRAPEN 4.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include LA ARENA (7 MW, Hydro), MULTIEXPORT (3 MW, Oil), and BIOMAR (2.4 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Los Lagos Region, approximately 1,000 km south of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 103. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #11,073 worldwide by installed capacity
- #508 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of Chile
ENLASA operates 4 plants totalling 283 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 496 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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