Central térmica Los Guinchos is an oil-fired power plant in Spain with a capacity of 108.5 MW, operated by Endesa. The plant is part of Spain's oil energy sector. It ranks as the 13th largest oil plant in Spain, contributing 1.76% to the country's total oil capacity of 6,176 MW. Spain has 30 oil plants with a combined capacity of 6,176 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Spain, CT SANTURCE 2 at 897 MW, Los Guinchos is approximately 1/8th the size. Oil remains a minor but vital part of Spain's energy mix, primarily used for backup and peak load generation. The country has been transitioning towards renewable energy sources, yet oil plants still provide necessary stability in the grid. Central térmica Los Guinchos is located in the Canary Islands, approximately 30 km from Las Palmas.
25 years old
Spain, Europe
- 152. largest of 981 plants in Spain
- #9,704 worldwide by installed capacity
- #441 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Spain
25 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Endesa operates 26 plants totalling 11,469 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 173 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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