Gualberto Hernandez is a 34.32 MW oil power plant in Ecuador, operated by EEQ SA. It ranks among the smaller oil facilities in the country. Ranked #5 of 6 oil plants in Ecuador, Gualberto Hernandez represents 7.34% of Ecuador's total oil capacity of 468 MW. The largest oil plant in Ecuador is Central Termica Trinitaria at 133 MW, making Gualberto Hernandez 3.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Manduriacu (65 MW, Hydro), Miraflores (52.3 MW, Oil), and Santa Rosa (51.3 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the province of Pichincha, approximately 30 km from Quito.
Ecuador, South America
- 13. largest of 22 plants in Ecuador
- #15,956 worldwide by installed capacity
- #755 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.81% of the installed capacity of Ecuador
EEQ SA operates 1 plants totalling 34 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 240 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
Ecuador- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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