Mexico

Emilio Portes Gil (Río Bravo) (Vapor) — 300 MW Natural Gas

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Emilio Portes Gil (Río Bravo) (Vapor) is a 300 MW gas power plant located in Mexico. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
300 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
CFE

Operator

Location
25.98, -98.06

Coordinates

Insights

#141
largest in Mexico
#2,258
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#6,026
largest worldwide
2015
16 yrs newer than avg
104
operated by CFE
22
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
300 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
CFE
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
25.982, -98.063

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
579,474 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
17,384,220 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

125,973
cars / year
77,263
homes / year
26,339,727
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

Emilio Portes Gil (Río Bravo) is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Mexico, with a generating capacity of 300 MW. Operated by CFE, the state-owned utility, this power plant is an essential component of Mexico’s energy infrastructure, providing reliable electricity to support economic activities and enhance the quality of life for its residents. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, the plant employs advanced combustion technology to efficiently produce electricity while minimizing emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel sources. Positioned at coordinates 25.9821° N latitude and -98.0627° W longitude, the facility is strategically located to serve the northeastern region of Mexico. The Mexican government has recognized the importance of natural gas in its energy policy, focusing on its role in transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. Emilio Portes Gil (Río Bravo) aligns with these objectives by contributing to a more diversified and sustainable energy mix. By ensuring a consistent supply of electricity, this power plant is instrumental in supporting Mexico’s economic growth and energy security initiatives.

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