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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.

Capacity
112.5 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
CFE
Location
24.2233°, -110.3093°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Operator portfolio

CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: CFE-CENACE

Location

Coordinates:: 24.223300, -110.309300
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
224.2 Kt
345 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.7K
cars per year
29.9K
homes per year
10.2M
trees to offset

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

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilCoal
Top Fuels

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