Punta del Tigre 7 y 8 is a 50 MW gas-fired power plant in Uruguay, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #2 of 3 gas plants in Uruguay. Its 50 MW represents 18.82% of Uruguay's total gas capacity of 266 MW. The largest gas plant in Uruguay is CTR at 212 MW, making Punta del Tigre 7 y 8 4.24 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Punta del Tigre A (300 MW, Oil), CTR (212 MW, Gas), and Motores Central Batlle (80 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Uruguay, approximately 56 km from Montevideo.
6 years old
Uruguay, South America
- 18. largest of 73 plants in Uruguay
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,707 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 1.19% of the installed capacity of Uruguay
6 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
UTE operates 13 plants totalling 1,218 MW
21 plants within 100 km, 937 MW combined
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
Uruguay- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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