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
- 210. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #9,844 worldwide by installed capacity
- #447 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Mexico
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 104 MW combined
Source: CFE-CENACE
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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