Bahia las Minas Coal Power Plant Panama is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Colón Province, Panama. This facility is currently the only coal power plant in the country, generating electricity since its establishment. As the sole coal power plant in Panama, Bahia las Minas ranks as the 1st largest with a total capacity of 120 MW. This plant represents 100% of Panama's coal capacity, which totals 120 MW. In the context of Panama's energy landscape, it is the only facility of its kind, highlighting the country's limited reliance on coal compared to its total of 17 power plants with a combined capacity of 1,633 MW. Coal is not a major component of Panama's energy mix, which is primarily dominated by hydroelectric power. The geographical conditions of Panama, with its rivers and rainfall, favor renewable energy sources. Bahia las Minas is located approximately 80 km from Panama City.
56 years old
Panama, North America
- 5. largest of 17 plants in Panama
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 7.35% of the installed capacity of Panama
56 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
InterEnergy Group operates 3 plants totalling 227 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 481 MW combined
Nearest plant: Gatun Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama (17.2 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Panama- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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