Central Hidroelectrica Gustavo Diaz Ordaz— 92 MW Hydroelectric
Central Hidroeléctrica Gustavo Díaz Ordaz is a 92 MW hydro power plant in Mexico, operated by Comisión Federal de Electricidad since its commissioning. Ranked #47 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, this facility's 92 MW represents 0.29% of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making this facility 26 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bacurato (92 MW, Hydro) and Bacurato Dam (92 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the state of Sinaloa, approximately 150 km northwest of the city of Durango.
32 years old
Mexico, North America
- 226. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #10,638 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,408 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Mexico
32 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 363 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Central Hidroelectrica Gustavo Diaz Ordaz is a hydro power plant producing approximately 322 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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