Mexico

Central Termoelectrica Francisco Villa — 300 MW Oil

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Central Termoelectrica Francisco Villa is a 300 MW oil power plant located in Mexico. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
300 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2000

Year online

Owner
CFE

Operator

Location
28.17, -105.44

Coordinates

Insights

#141
largest in Mexico
#231
largest Oil worldwide
#6,026
largest worldwide
2000
3 yrs newer than avg
104
operated by CFE
9
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Oil
Capacity
300 MW
Commissioned
2000
Status
Operational
Owner
CFE
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
28.166, -105.443

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
683,280 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20,498,400 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
650 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

148,539
cars / year
91,104
homes / year
31,058,182
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

The Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Villa, located in Mexico, is an essential player in the country’s energy generation scheme. This oil-fired power plant has a capacity of 300 MW and is operated by Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), the state-owned utility that serves as the backbone of Mexico’s electricity sector. The plant is situated at coordinates 28.1665, -105.4429, strategically positioned to contribute to the energy needs of the surrounding region. Utilizing advanced oil technology, the Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Villa is designed to provide reliable power generation while adhering to regulatory standards. The significance of this facility extends beyond just its capacity; it plays a critical role in the local grid, ensuring that energy supply meets the demand in a region where energy consumption is growing. As part of Mexico’s energy policy, which aims to enhance energy security and promote economic development, the plant represents the ongoing reliance on oil as a key fuel source, even as the country explores pathways towards diversifying its energy mix. The operational competency of CFE ensures that the Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Villa continues to function as a dependable source of energy generation, contributing to the overall stability and sustainability of Mexico’s energy landscape.

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