Fomento Azucarero del Golfo is an 8 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #37 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, it represents 1.09% of the country's total biomass capacity of 736 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making Fomento Azucarero del Golfo 6.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Altamira (1143 MW, Oil), Altamira I power station (1077 MW, Gas), and Central termoeléctrica Altamira (830 MW, Oil). The facility is located in San Luis Potosí, approximately 300 km from Mexico City.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 353. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #788 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Fomento Azucarero del Golfo operates 1 plants totalling 8 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 12,366 MW combined
Source: INERE
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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