Mexico

Tijuana — 345 MW Natural Gas

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Tijuana is a 345 MW gas power plant located in Mexico. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
345 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
CFE

Operator

Location
32.37, -117.07

Coordinates

Insights

#129
largest in Mexico
#2,121
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,700
largest worldwide
2010
11 yrs newer than avg
104
operated by CFE
74
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
345 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
CFE
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
32.369, -117.069

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
666,395 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19,991,853 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

144,869
cars / year
88,853
homes / year
30,290,686
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

Situated in the vibrant border city of Tijuana, Mexico, the Tijuana power plant plays a vital role in the region’s energy landscape. As a gas-fired power generation facility, it boasts a significant capacity of 345 MW, contributing substantially to the electricity supply in one of Mexico’s most populous areas. The plant is operated by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned utility, which is pivotal in ensuring energy reliability and sustainability across the nation. Gas-fired technology is known for its efficiency and lower carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels, making the Tijuana plant an important asset in Mexico’s transition towards cleaner energy sources. Located at coordinates 32.3685° N latitude and 117.0694° W longitude, Tijuana’s strategic position near the U.S. border enhances its importance in the local grid, meeting both residential and industrial demands. The facility aligns with Mexico’s energy policies aimed at diversifying the energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As the country seeks to increase its reliance on natural gas, the Tijuana power plant stands out as a significant contributor to national energy generation, providing much-needed stability in a rapidly evolving energy market.

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