Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica Complejo Procesador de Gas Cactus— 120.7 MW Natural Gas
Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica Complejo Procesador de Gas Cactus is a 120.7 MW gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by Pemex. The commissioning year is not specified, and it primarily utilizes natural gas for electricity generation. It ranks as the 106th largest gas plant in Mexico. With a capacity of 120.7 MW, it accounts for 0.19% of Mexico's total gas capacity of 64,723 MW. Mexico has 111 gas plants with a combined capacity of 64,723 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Petacalco thermal power station at 2,778 MW, this facility is about 4.3% the size. Natural gas is a key component of Mexico's energy landscape, providing approximately 45% of the country's electricity generation. The country's reliance on gas is influenced by its abundant natural gas reserves and infrastructure. The plant is located in the southeastern region of Mexico, approximately 300 km from the capital, Mexico City.
Mexico, North America
- 199. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #9,233 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,109 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Pemex operates 9 plants totalling 1,644 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 5,207 MW combined
Nearest plant: Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica Complejo Procesador de Gas Nuevo Pemex (8.7 km)
Source: CFE-CENACE
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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