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Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita340 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita is an important gas-fired power generation facility located in Venezuela, with geographic coordinates of 10.5921° N and 67.0793° W. This power plant boasts a generation capacity of 340 MW, contributing to the national energy mix in a country where oil and gas resources are abundant. The facility plays a pivotal role in supporting the local electricity grid, particularly in the context of Venezuela's energy challenges. As natural gas is a cleaner-burning fuel compared to coal, Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita is instrumental in providing reliable power while aiming to reduce emissions. The operational context of this plant is significant, especially as the Venezuelan government strives to stabilize and improve the energy sector. With its substantial capacity, this power generation facility is essential for meeting electricity demand and ensuring energy security in the region. The ongoing efforts to optimize and enhance gas-fired plants like Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita align with broader energy policies that prioritize efficiency and sustainability in Venezuela's energy landscape.

Capacity
340 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Electricidad de Caracas
Location
10.5921°, -67.0793°

Venezuela, South America

Context & rankings
  • 17. largest of 43 plants in Venezuela
  • #5,721 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,134 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 1.05% of the installed capacity of Venezuela
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Electricidad de Caracas operates 14 plants totalling 5,077 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 10.592100, -67.079300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
656.7 Kt
1340 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.51 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
142.8K
cars per year
87.6K
homes per year
29.9M
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
Top Fuels

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