Termo Mechero Morro— 57.9 MW Natural Gas
Termo Mechero Morro is a 57.9 MW gas-fired power plant in Colombia, commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #22 of 24 gas plants in Colombia. Its 57.9 MW represents 0.74% of Colombia's total gas capacity of 7,816 MW. The largest gas plant in Colombia is Termobarranquilla at 918 MW, making Termo Mechero Morro 15.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Termoyopal (186 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Casanare Department, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city.
11 years old
Colombia, South America
- 82. largest of 127 plants in Colombia
- #12,583 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,639 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Colombia
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) operates 20 plants totalling 9,011 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 870 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Colombia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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