TURBINA RÍO BRANCO is a 4.3 MW oil power plant in Uruguay. It is one of four oil plants in the country and is operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #3 of 4 oil plants in Uruguay, this facility contributes 1.11% of the country's total oil capacity of 386 MW. The largest oil plant in Uruguay is PUNTA DEL TIGRE A at 300 MW, making TURBINA RÍO BRANCO 69.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aura Mirim IV (15 MW, Wind). The facility is located approximately 50 km from the city of Paysandú in the western region of Uruguay.
11 years old
Uruguay, South America
- 64. largest of 73 plants in Uruguay
- #30,401 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,574 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Uruguay
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Ute operates 2 plants totalling 44 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 400 MW combined
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
Uruguay- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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