Central Turbogas La Laguna is a 48 MW oil power plant in Mexico, operated by Comisión Federal de Electricidad. Ranked #36 of 38 oil plants in Mexico, it accounts for 0.25% of Mexico's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. The largest oil plant in Mexico is Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, making this facility 45.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include La Laguna II combined cycle power station (538 MW, Gas), La Laguna II (498 MW, Gas), and Villanueva I (330 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Coahuila region, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city, Torreón.
Mexico, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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