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Compañía de Nitrógeno de Cantarell362.6 MW Natural Gas

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The Compañía de Nitrógeno de Cantarell power plant is a critical gas-fired facility located in Mexico, with coordinates 18.6100, -92.2647. This plant, with a capacity of 362.6 MW, is operated by Compañía De Nitrógeno De Cantarell S. A. De C. V., which underscores its significance in the national energy framework. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, the plant employs modern gas turbine technology to efficiently convert fuel into electrical energy, thereby supporting the local and regional energy needs. As Mexico continues to expand its energy generation capabilities, the role of gas-fired plants like Cantarell becomes increasingly important, especially in complementing renewable sources and ensuring grid stability. The operational context of this facility reflects Mexico's broader energy policy, which aims to diversify its energy sources while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Compañía de Nitrógeno de Cantarell thus not only contributes to the immediate power supply but also aligns with the nation's goals for sustainable development and energy transition. Its strategic position within the energy market highlights the importance of natural gas as a bridge fuel in the ongoing transition towards cleaner energy solutions in Mexico.

Capacity
362.6 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Compañía De Nitrógeno De Cantarell S. A. De C. V.
Location
18.6100°, -92.2647°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 125. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #5,535 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,054 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.26% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Compañía De Nitrógeno De Cantarell S. A. De C. V. operates 1 plants totalling 363 MW

Regional density

2 plants within 100 km, 527 MW combined

Nearest plant: Campeche Power Plant (93.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: CFE-CENACE

Location

Coordinates:: 18.610000, -92.264700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
700.4 Kt
1429 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.61 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
152.3K
cars per year
93.4K
homes per year
31.8M
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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