Ingenio El Modelo is a 9 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #33 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, it contributes 1.22% 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 this facility 5.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Station (1,552 MW, Nuclear) and Central Nuclear Laguna Verde (1,552 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Veracruz, approximately 100 km from Veracruz City.
Mexico, North America
- 346. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,131 worldwide by installed capacity
- #754 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
32 plants within 100 km, 5,347 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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