Olmeca III is a 2.1 MW waste-to-energy power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2015. It is one of only two waste plants in the country, focusing on waste management and energy production. Ranked #2 of 2 waste plants in Guatemala, this plant's 2.1 MW accounts for 35.59% of Guatemala's total waste capacity of 6 MW. The largest waste plant in Guatemala is Olmeca I at 4 MW, making Olmeca III 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include José Cecilio del Valle (21 MW, Hydro), José Cecilio del Valle hydroelectric power station (21 MW, Hydro), and Huixtla Energía (12 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Chiapas region, approximately 150 km west of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
11 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 74. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #33,787 worldwide by installed capacity
- #827 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
11 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
15 plants within 100 km, 354 MW combined
Source: CDM
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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