World Power Plants

Etileno 21175 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

In Mexico's energy landscape, Etileno 21 stands out with its ranking as the 178th largest power generation facility out of 419. With a capacity of 175 MW, this gas-fired plant represents 0.12% of the national power capacity of 141,268 MW. The facility is strategically positioned within a regional nexus of energy production, surrounded by other gas plants such as Pemex-Petroquímica Complejo Petroquímico Morelos and Complejo Petroquímico Cangrejera, contributing 172 MW and 163.5 MW, respectively. The presence of these nearby plants creates a robust energy cluster that supports local demand and enhances the reliability of power supply in the area. Etileno 21's role as a gas plant is particularly significant, as gas dominates Mexico's energy mix. This facility, operating at a time when the country is looking to diversify its energy sources, emphasizes the continued importance of natural gas in transitioning to cleaner energy alternatives. The plant's operational history is marked by its commissioning date, which aligns with a growing focus on efficient gas generation technologies in the Mexican energy sector. As Mexico seeks to enhance its energy security and reduce carbon emissions, Etileno 21's contributions will be essential in providing a stable power supply while supporting the broader goals of sustainability and economic development.

Capacity
175 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Petroquimica de Mexico
Location
18.0690°, -94.3701°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 179. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #7,896 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,757 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.12% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Petroquimica de Mexico operates 1 plants totalling 175 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 18.069034, -94.370090
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
338.0 Kt
690 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.38 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
73.5K
cars per year
45.1K
homes per year
15.4M
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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