Punta Prieta II is a 112.5 MW oil-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by CFE. The facility generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source, contributing to Mexico's energy generation capacity. It ranks as the 30th largest oil plant in Mexico. With 112.5 MW, it represents 0.6% of the country's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is approximately one-twentieth the size. Oil remains a significant part of Mexico's energy landscape, accounting for about 13% of the total electricity generation. The Punta Prieta II plant is located in Baja California Sur, approximately 200 kilometers north of La Paz.
Mexico, North America
- 202. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #9,545 worldwide by installed capacity
- #433 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Mexico
CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 425 MW combined
Nearest plant: Central de Combustión Interna Baja California Sur (6.1 km)
Source: CFE-CENACE
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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