La Union is a 78 MW biomass power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 1995. Ranked #6 of 13 biomass plants in Guatemala. Its 78 MW represents 8.86% of Guatemala's total biomass capacity of 880 MW. The largest biomass plant in Guatemala is Magdalena at 145 MW, making La Union 1.85 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Arizona Vapor (170 MW, Oil), and Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in San Marcos, approximately 50 km from the city of San Marcos.
31 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 18. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #11,303 worldwide by installed capacity
- #122 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 2.11% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
31 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energuate S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 155 MW
55 plants within 100 km, 2,862 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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