Casigua is an 83 MW gas-fired power plant in Venezuela, commissioned in 2000. Ranked #30 of 34 gas plants in Venezuela. This plant's 83 MW represents 0.62% of Venezuela's total gas capacity of 13,430 MW. The largest gas plant in Venezuela is Planta Centro at 2,000 MW, making Casigua 24.1 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the state of Zulia, approximately 100 km from Maracaibo.
16 years old
Venezuela, South America
- 36. largest of 43 plants in Venezuela
- #11,000 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,430 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of Venezuela
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Petroleos de Venezuela operates 4 plants totalling 2,322 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 267 MW combined
Source: Venezuela Electricity Sector
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
Venezuela- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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