Ingenio El Refugio is a 4 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #56 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico. Its 4 MW represents 0.54% of Mexico'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 Refugio 12.25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central Hidroeléctrica Temascal (354 MW, Hydro), Temascal (354 MW, Hydro), and Temascal hydroelectric power station (354 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Veracruz region, approximately 30 km from the nearest major city, Veracruz City.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 384. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #30,664 worldwide by installed capacity
- #968 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Grupo Bimbo operates 13 plants totalling 121 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 1,886 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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