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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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