Nonoalco — 106 MW Natural Gas

Nonoalco is a 106 MW gas-fired power plant located in Mexico City, Mexico, operated by CFE. The facility is part of Mexico’s strategy to diversify its energy sources and increase electricity generation capacity.

It ranks as the 109th largest gas plant in Mexico. With 106 MW, it represents 0.16% of Mexico’s total gas capacity of 64,723 MW. Mexico has 111 gas plants with a combined capacity of 64,723 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Petacalco thermal power station at 2,778 MW, Nonoalco is approximately 1/26 the size.

Natural gas is increasingly used in Mexico’s energy mix, accounting for about 50% of the country’s electricity generation. The shift towards gas is driven by its availability and lower emissions compared to coal. Nonoalco is located in a densely populated area of Mexico City, contributing to the local energy demands.