Ingenio de Atencingo is a 15 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #14 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, it contributes 2.04% to 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 Ingenio de Atencingo 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central Termoeléctrica Huexca (642 MW, Gas), Portezuelos I y II (4.1 MW, Hydro), and Ingenio Casasano (3.4 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Mexico, approximately 80 km from Cuernavaca.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 307. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #21,166 worldwide by installed capacity
- #569 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Ingenio de Atencingo operates 1 plants totalling 15 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 1,511 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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