Ingenio El Potrero is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #25 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, this facility represents 1.36% of 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 El Potrero 4.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Planta hidroeléctrica de Tuxpango (39 MW, Hydro) and Tuxpango (36 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Veracruz, approximately 160 km from the nearest major city, Veracruz City.
8 years old
Mexico, North America
- 328. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #23,753 worldwide by installed capacity
- #706 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
8 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Ingenio El Potrero operates 1 plants totalling 10 MW
35 plants within 100 km, 1,850 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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