Azucarera Independencia is a 9.6 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #29 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico. Its 9.6 MW represents 1.3% of Mexico's total biomass capacity of 736 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making Azucarera Independencia 5.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), Central hidroéctrica Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), and Mazatepec hydroelectric power station (220 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Veracruz, approximately 200 km from Mexico City.
Mexico, North America
- 337. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #24,852 worldwide by installed capacity
- #741 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
26 plants within 100 km, 8,387 MW combined
Nearest plant: Encanto hydroelectric power station (15.8 km)
Source: INERE
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
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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