Venezuela

Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita — 340 MW Natural Gas

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Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita is a 340 MW gas power plant located in Venezuela. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
340 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Electricidad de Caracas

Operator

Location
10.59, -67.08

Coordinates

Insights

#17
largest in Venezuela
#2,134
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,721
largest worldwide
2010
11 yrs newer than avg
14
operated by Electricidad de Caracas
7
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
340 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Electricidad de Caracas
Country
Venezuela
Coordinates
10.592, -67.079

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
656,737 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19,702,116 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

142,769
cars / year
87,565
homes / year
29,851,691
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

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.

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