Turboven is a 40 MW gas power plant in Venezuela. It ranks #32 of 34 gas plants in the country and contributes 0.3% of Venezuela's total gas capacity of 13,430 MW. The commissioning year is unspecified. Ranked #32 of 34 gas plants in Venezuela, Turboven's 40 MW is a minor share of the national gas output. The largest gas plant in Venezuela is Planta Centro at 2,000 MW, making Turboven 50 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ricardo Zuloaga (Tacoa) Thermal Power Plant (1720 MW, Gas) and Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita (340 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Carabobo region, approximately 120 km from Valencia.
11 years old
Venezuela, South America
- 39. largest of 43 plants in Venezuela
- #15,126 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,881 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of Venezuela
11 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Venezuelan Government operates 1 plants totalling 40 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 5,636 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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