Argentina

Central Termoeléctrica Salta — 416 MW Natural Gas

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Central Termoeléctrica Salta is a 416 MW gas power plant located in Argentina. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
416 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2006

Year online

Owner
AES Gener

Operator

Location
-24.74, -65.05

Coordinates

Insights

#57
largest in Argentina
#1,885
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,148
largest worldwide
2006
7 yrs newer than avg
3
operated by AES Gener
11
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
416 MW
Commissioned
2006
Status
Operational
Owner
AES Gener
Country
Argentina
Coordinates
-24.743, -65.051

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
803,537 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
24,106,118 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

174,682
cars / year
107,138
homes / year
36,524,422
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

Central Termoeléctrica Salta is an important gas-fired power generation facility located in Argentina, with precise coordinates of -24.7431 latitude and -65.0514 longitude. With a robust capacity of 416 MW, this power plant serves a critical role in the national energy mix, particularly in the northwestern region of the country. As Argentina transitions towards a more diversified energy portfolio, the utilization of natural gas as a fuel type reflects a commitment to cleaner energy production. This facility is vital for meeting local demand and ensuring the stability of the grid during peak consumption periods. The operational characteristics of Central Termoeléctrica Salta allow for quick ramp-up to meet fluctuating energy needs, making it an essential contributor to the region’s energy security. The strategic significance of this plant is underscored by Argentina’s energy policies, which increasingly prioritize renewable energy integration while still relying on gas-fired generation to provide a transitional solution. The Central Termoeléctrica Salta thus embodies the dynamic nature of Argentina’s energy landscape, balancing immediate power needs with long-term sustainability goals.

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