Ingenio Lázaro Cárdenas is a 5.5 MW biomass power plant in Mexico. It contributes to the renewable energy sector and is operated by an undisclosed entity. This facility was commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #50 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, Ingenio Lázaro Cárdenas represents 0.75% 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 8.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Cupatitzio hydroelectric power station (80 MW, Hydro), Cupatitzio (80 MW, Hydro), and Central Hidroeléctrica Cupatitzio (80 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the state of Michoacán, approximately 60 km from the city of Morelia.
8 years old
Mexico, North America
- 371. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #27,958 worldwide by installed capacity
- #882 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
8 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Grupo Bimbo operates 13 plants totalling 121 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 461 MW combined
Nearest plant: Zumpimito hydroelectric power station (16.7 km)
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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