Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita is a 340 MW gas power plant located in Venezuela. View location, capacity, and technical details.
Installed
Year online
Operator
Coordinates
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas
- Capacity
- 340 MW
- Commissioned
- 2010
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Electricidad de Caracas
- Country
- Venezuela
- Coordinates
- 10.592, -67.079
Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~30 yrs
Est. gCO2/kWh
Annual emissions equivalent to
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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