Gral. Agustín Olachea A. (Puerto San Carlos) is a 104.1 MW oil-fired power plant located in Baja California Sur, Mexico, operated by CFE. The facility generates electricity using fuel oil as its primary energy source. It ranks as the 33rd largest oil plant in Mexico. With 104.1 MW, it represents 0.55% of Mexico's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is approximately 4.7% the size. Oil remains a part of Mexico's energy mix, although its share has decreased in favor of natural gas and renewables. The Puerto San Carlos plant contributes to the local grid while utilizing available fuel resources. It is located approximately 150 km from La Paz in the southern region of Baja California Sur.
16 years old
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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