World Power Plants

Fundicion Mina La Caridad

CoalVerified: Feb 2026

Fundicion Mina La Caridad is a 0 MW coal-fired power plant in Mexico, operated by an undisclosed entity. Commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #8 of 8 coal plants in Mexico. Its 0 MW represents 0% of Mexico's total coal capacity of 13,856 MW. The largest coal plant in Mexico is Plutarco Elías Calles (Petacalco) at 2,778 MW, making Fundicion Mina La Caridad 0 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Planta Generadora La Caridad (513 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Sonora, approximately 200 km from Hermosillo.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Grupo México
Location
30.4941°, -109.6355°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 411. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #38,621 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,769 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Grupo México operates 1 plants totalling 0 MW

Regional density

5 plants within 100 km, 1,144 MW combined

Nearest plant: Planta Generadora La Caridad (3.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 30.494124, -109.635547
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
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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