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Alfredo Salazar (Anaco)300 MW Natural Gas

Gas

The Alfredo Salazar (Anaco) power generation facility, located in Venezuela at coordinates 9.3699, -64.4965, is a gas-fired power plant with a significant capacity of 300 MW. This facility is part of Venezuela's efforts to harness its abundant natural gas resources to meet domestic energy demands. As the country strives to improve its energy infrastructure, the Alfredo Salazar plant plays a pivotal role in the national energy mix by providing reliable electricity generation. The utilization of gas technology allows for efficient energy production, which is essential for supporting the country's economic activities and improving the quality of life for its citizens. The strategic location of the plant in Anaco not only facilitates access to natural gas supplies but also enhances its importance to the local grid, ensuring a steady power supply to surrounding areas. The operational context of the Alfredo Salazar facility is closely tied to Venezuela's energy policies, which aim to stabilize and modernize the energy sector amidst various challenges. By leveraging natural gas, this power generation facility contributes to a cleaner energy future while supporting the country's energy independence goals.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
PDVSA
Location
9.3699°, -64.4965°

Venezuela, South America

Context & rankings
  • 19. largest of 43 plants in Venezuela
  • #6,026 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,258 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.93% of the installed capacity of Venezuela
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

PDVSA operates 10 plants totalling 2,986 MW

Regional density

2 plants within 100 km, 474 MW combined

Nearest plant: Alberto Lovera (95.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 9.369900, -64.496500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
579.5 Kt
1183 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.27 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
126.0K
cars per year
77.3K
homes per year
26.3M
trees to offset

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
Venezuela
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

VenezuelaEnergy Profile

43
Total Plants
32.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGas
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