Los Guinchos power station— 105.3 MW Natural Gas
Los Guinchos power station is a 105.3 MW gas-fired power plant located in Spain. It is part of the country's energy infrastructure and contributes to the generation of electricity from natural gas. The facility is one of the many gas plants operating in Spain. Los Guinchos ranks as the 57th largest gas plant in Spain, making up approximately 0.22% of the country's total gas capacity of 48,147 MW. Spain has 84 gas plants with a combined capacity of 48,147 MW. Compared to the largest gas facility, BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, Los Guinchos is about 6.3% the size. Natural gas is a key component of Spain's energy mix, providing a flexible and efficient source of electricity generation. The country relies on gas to complement renewable energy sources and ensure grid stability. Los Guinchos is located in the Canary Islands, approximately 30 km from Las Palmas.
16 years old
Spain, Europe
- 154. largest of 981 plants in Spain
- #9,790 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,228 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Spain
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Endesa operates 26 plants totalling 11,469 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 176 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
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
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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