World Power Plants

Pemex-Refinación Refinería Ing. Antonio Dovalí Jaime115.2 MW Natural Gas

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Pemex-Refinación Refinería Ing. Antonio Dovalí Jaime is a 115.2 MW gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by Pemex. The plant generates electricity using natural gas and contributes to Mexico's overall energy production. It is the 107th largest gas plant in Mexico. With 115.2 MW, it represents 0.18% of the country's total gas capacity of 64,723 MW. Mexico has 111 gas plants with a combined capacity of 64,723 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Petacalco thermal power station at 2,778 MW, this facility is approximately 4.2% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Mexico's energy mix, accounting for about 55% of the country's electricity generation. The Pemex facility plays a role in supporting domestic energy needs while utilizing local resources. It is situated in the southern region of the country, approximately 600 km from Mexico City.

Capacity
115.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Pemex
Location
16.2110°, -95.1721°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 201. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #9,468 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,158 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Pemex operates 9 plants totalling 1,644 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 1,775 MW combined

Nearest plant: Eólica Zopiloapan (Bii Nee Stipa III) (28.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: CFE-CENACE

Location

Coordinates:: 16.211000, -95.172100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
222.5 Kt
454 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.23 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.4K
cars per year
29.7K
homes per year
10.1M
trees to offset

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

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilCoal
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