ENEL Las Brisas Thermal Power Plant Nicaragua is a 65 MW gas power plant in Nicaragua, commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Nicaragua. This plant's 65 MW constitutes 100% of Nicaragua's total gas capacity of 65 MW. The largest gas plant in Nicaragua is ENEL Las Brisas Thermal Power Plant Nicaragua at 65 MW, making it equal in size. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Momotombo Geothermal Power Plant Nicaragua (77 MW, Geothermal), CENSA Amfels IC Power Plant Nicaragua (64 MW, Oil), and ALBANISA Che Guevara II IV V (Masaya) IC Power Plant Nicaragua (61.2 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Nicaragua, approximately 40 km northwest of Managua.
11 years old
Nicaragua, North America
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
Nicaragua- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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