Papelera Veracruzana is a 1.3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Mexico. It is one of 134 hydro plants in the country, contributing to the total hydro capacity. Ranked #131 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, Papelera Veracruzana's 1.3 MW represents a tiny fraction of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Papelera Veracruzana 1,846 times smaller. Nearby plants include Planta hidroeléctrica de Tuxpango (39 MW, Hydro) and Tuxpango (36 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Mexico, approximately 200 km east of Mexico City.
Mexico, North America
- 407. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #36,532 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,879 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
33 plants within 100 km, 1,423 MW combined
Source: INERE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Papelera Veracruzana is a hydro power plant producing approximately 5 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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