GECSA is a 53.5 MW oil power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2007. Ranked #7 of 19 oil plants in Guatemala. Its 53.5 MW represents 5.44% of Guatemala's 983 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Guatemala is Arizona Vapor at 170 MW, making GECSA 3.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Santa Ana (104.5 MW, Biomass), Aguacapa (90 MW, Hydro), and Las Palmas (89 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Chimaltenango, approximately 40 km west of Guatemala City.
19 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 24. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #12,851 worldwide by installed capacity
- #630 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 1.45% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
19 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Grupo Energía de Bogotá operates 4 plants totalling 154 MW
60 plants within 100 km, 3,309 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
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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