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Campeche Power Plant275 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Campeche Power Plant, located in Mexico at coordinates 17.9398, -91.7330, is a significant gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 275 MW. This plant plays an essential role in the Mexican energy landscape, contributing to the country's efforts to enhance energy generation and security through the use of natural gas. As a gas power plant, the Campeche facility employs advanced gas turbine technology, which is known for its efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel sources. The operational context of the Campeche Power Plant is vital for the local grid, providing a reliable source of electricity to support both residential and industrial consumers. With Mexico's ongoing energy reforms aimed at increasing the share of cleaner energy, this facility exemplifies the transition towards a more sustainable energy mix. By leveraging its capacity effectively, the Campeche Power Plant contributes not only to local energy demands but also to the national goal of reducing reliance on more polluting energy sources. The successful integration of this power plant into the local grid highlights its significance in ensuring energy stability in the region. Overall, the Campeche Power Plant is a key contributor to Mexico's energy generation landscape, reflecting the country's commitment to a cleaner and more diversified energy future.

Capacity
275 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad)
Location
17.9398°, -91.7330°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 155. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #6,383 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,353 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.19% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) operates 26 plants totalling 3,610 MW

Regional density

3 plants within 100 km, 618 MW combined

Nearest plant: Aszuremex (63.2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 17.939831, -91.732956
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
531.2 Kt
1084 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.84 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
115.5K
cars per year
70.8K
homes per year
24.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Mexico
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilCoal
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