Monte Rio is a 100.1 MW oil power plant in the Dominican Republic, operated by PVDC. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in the Dominican Republic. Its 100.1 MW represents 11.89% of the Dominican Republic's total oil capacity of 842 MW. The largest oil plant in the Dominican Republic is Quisqueya 2 at 430 MW, making Monte Rio 4.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Barahona power station (45 MW, Coal) and Canoa (25 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Barahona Province, approximately 200 km from Santo Domingo.
16 years old
Dominican Republic, North America
- 5. largest of 15 plants in Dominican Republic
- #10,040 worldwide by installed capacity
- #461 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 5.39% of the installed capacity of Dominican Republic
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
PVDC operates 1 plants totalling 100 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 740 MW combined
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
Dominican Republic- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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