Juan Buatista Arismendi is a 115 MW gas-fired power plant located in Venezuela. Commissioned in 2013, it operates under the national energy framework to provide electricity using natural gas. It ranks as the 25th largest gas plant in Venezuela. With a capacity of 115 MW, it represents 0.86% of the country's total gas capacity of 13,430 MW. Venezuela has 34 gas plants with a combined capacity of 13,430 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Planta Centro at 2,000 MW, this facility is approximately 5.8% the size. Natural gas is a vital part of Venezuela's energy landscape, accounting for about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on gas supports national energy security and development. The plant is situated in the northeastern region, approximately 300 km from Caracas.
13 years old
Venezuela, South America
- 32. largest of 43 plants in Venezuela
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,159 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.35% of the installed capacity of Venezuela
13 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Electricidad de Caracas operates 14 plants totalling 5,077 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 841 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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