Chile

ANGOSTURA — 324 MW Hydroelectric

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ANGOSTURA is a 324 MW hydro power plant located in Chile. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
324 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2004

Year online

Owner
COLBUN S.A.

Operator

Location
-37.71, -71.82

Coordinates

Insights

#26
largest in %s
#1,035
largest %s worldwide
#5,840
largest worldwide
2004
%d yrs newer than avg
47
operated by %s
45
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
324 MW
Commissioned
2004
Status
Operational
Owner
COLBUN S.A.
Country
Chile
Coordinates
-37.710, -71.817

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
27,247 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.2M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

5,923
cars / year
3,633
homes / year
1.2M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The ANGOSTURA hydro power plant, located in Chile at the coordinates -37.7103° S latitude and -71.8169° W longitude, stands as a significant contributor to the country’s renewable energy landscape. With a generation capacity of 324 MW, this facility operated by COLBUN S.A. plays a vital role in integrating hydropower into Chile’s national electricity grid, which is increasingly focused on sustainable and renewable energy sources. The plant utilizes run-of-river hydroelectric technology, which harnesses the natural flow of the river to generate electricity without the need for extensive damming. This efficient use of water resources allows ANGOSTURA to produce energy with minimal environmental disruption, supporting Chile’s ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The region surrounding ANGOSTURA is rich in water resources, making it an ideal location for hydroelectric generation. In light of the Chilean government’s commitment to a renewable energy transition, this power generation facility not only provides a steady supply of electricity but also underpins the country’s efforts to achieve energy independence and sustainability. The strategic importance of ANGOSTURA is underscored by its ability to provide reliable power, especially in peak demand periods, illustrating the essential role of hydroelectric plants in supporting a resilient energy grid.

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