WATT (1-2) is a 3 MW oil-fired power plant in Chile, operated by SAGESA. Ranked #46 of 71 oil plants in Chile, its 3 MW represents 0.1% of Chile's total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. The largest oil plant in Chile is NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, making WATT (1-2) 123.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include RUCATAYO (60 MW, Hydro), Rucatayo hydroelectric power station (59.5 MW, Hydro), and PILMAIQUEN (41 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Los Lagos Region, approximately 800 km south of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 305. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #32,056 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,758 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Chile
SAGESA operates 20 plants totalling 116 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 427 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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