Venezuela

El Sitio — 360 MW Natural Gas

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El Sitio is a 360 MW gas power plant located in Venezuela. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
360 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Electricidad de Caracas

Operator

Location
10.29, -66.68

Coordinates

Insights

#16
largest in %s
#2,059
largest %s worldwide
#5,549
largest worldwide
2010
%d yrs newer than avg
14
operated by %s
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
360 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Electricidad de Caracas
Country
Venezuela
Coordinates
10.290, -66.681

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
695,369 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20,861,064 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

151,167
cars / year
92,716
homes / year
31,607,673
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

El Sitio is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Venezuela, precisely at coordinates 10.2898, -66.6813. This power plant has a significant capacity of 360 MW, playing a critical role in the local energy mix and providing essential electricity to support the region’s economy and infrastructure. The operational context of El Sitio is particularly noteworthy as Venezuela faces considerable challenges in its energy sector, and this facility provides a crucial source of reliability in power generation. The plant utilizes natural gas technology, which is generally considered cleaner than other fossil fuels, aligning with global trends toward reducing carbon emissions in energy production. Despite the prevailing economic and operational hurdles in the country, El Sitio stands out as a key asset in stabilizing electricity supply, especially amid the fluctuations often experienced in Venezuela’s energy landscape. Its strategic location enhances its ability to serve the surrounding areas, bolstering the local grid and contributing to energy security in the region. The Venezuelan government has prioritized the development of gas facilities like El Sitio as part of its broader energy policy, which aims to optimize the use of domestic gas resources while addressing the urgent need for reliable power in a country rich in hydrocarbon resources.

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