Chile

CONSTITUCION — 9 MW Oil

Oil Verified

CONSTITUCION is a 9 MW oil power plant located in Chile. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
9 MW

Installed

Commissioned

Year online

Owner
ELEKTRAGEN

Operator

Location
-35.36, -72.41

Coordinates

Insights

#256
largest in Chile
#1,275
largest Oil worldwide
#25,134
largest worldwide
5
operated by ELEKTRAGEN
4
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Oil
Capacity
9 MW
Commissioned
Status
Operational
Owner
ELEKTRAGEN
Country
Chile
Coordinates
-35.360, -72.407

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
20,498 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
614,952 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
650 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

4,456
cars per year
2,733
homes per year
931,745
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

CONSTITUCION is a 9 MW oil power plant in Chile, operated by ELEKTRAGEN. It is one of 71 oil plants in the country.

Ranked #35 of 71 oil plants in Chile, this facility represents 0.31% of Chile’s total oil capacity of 2,912 MW. The largest oil plant in Chile is NUEVA RENCA at 370 MW, making CONSTITUCION 41.1 times smaller.

Nearby plants include Celco (8 MW, Biomass), MAULE (6 MW, Oil), and Licanten (6 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Maule Region, approximately 300 km south of Santiago.

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URY

CONSTITUCIÓN — 333 MW Hydroelectric

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CONSTITUCIÓN is a 333 MW hydro power plant located in Uruguay. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
333 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
UTE

Operator

Location
-33.06, -57.45

Coordinates

Insights

#2
largest in Uruguay
#1,019
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,772
largest worldwide
2015
31 yrs newer than avg
15
operated by UTE
16
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
333 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
UTE
Country
URY
Coordinates
-33.056, -57.452

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
28,004 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,240,317 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

6,088
cars per year
3,734
homes per year
1,272,908
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The CONSTITUCIÓN power plant is a notable hydroelectric facility located in Uruguay, at coordinates -33.0560, -57.4524. With a robust capacity of 333 MW, this plant plays a crucial role in the national energy landscape, contributing significantly to Uruguay’s commitment to renewable energy sources. The plant utilizes advanced hydro technology, harnessing the natural flow of water to generate electricity in an environmentally friendly manner. As a hydroelectric power generation facility, CONSTITUCIÓN supports the local grid by providing a steady and reliable source of power, which is essential for maintaining energy stability in the region. The strategic location of this plant is of great importance to Uruguay’s energy policy, which prioritizes sustainability and aims to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels. By integrating hydroelectric power into its energy mix, Uruguay is making strides towards achieving energy independence and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The CONSTITUCIÓN facility exemplifies the effectiveness of hydroelectric technology in meeting the country’s energy demands while promoting environmental stewardship. As such, it stands as a testament to Uruguay’s leadership in renewable energy within the South American context.

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