Ingenio Emiliano Zapata is an 8.6 MW biomass power plant in Mexico. This facility is part of the country's biomass energy sector. Ranked #36 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, Ingenio Emiliano Zapata accounts for 1.17% 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 this facility 5.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central Termoeléctrica Huexca (642 MW, Gas), Alameda (7 MW, Hydro), and Ingenio Casasano (3.4 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in Morelos, approximately 120 km south of Mexico City.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 350. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,489 worldwide by installed capacity
- #777 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Grupo Bimbo operates 13 plants totalling 121 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 778 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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