Ingenio San Nicolás is a 14 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, contributing to the country's renewable energy efforts. This facility is part of a broader biomass sector that includes 64 plants with a total capacity of 736 MW. Ranked #15 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, Ingenio San Nicolás's 14 MW accounts for 1.9% of the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making Ingenio San Nicolás 3.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Etileno 21 (175 MW, Gas), Pemex-Petroquímica Complejo Petroquímico Morelos (172 MW, Gas), and Pemex-Petroquímica Complejo Petroquímico Cangrejera (163.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the state of Veracruz, approximately 150 km from Veracruz City.
Mexico, North America
- 310. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #21,740 worldwide by installed capacity
- #598 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Ingenio San Nicolás operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 555 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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