Ingenio Lázaro Cárdenas Biomass Power Plant, Mexico

Ingenio Lázaro Cárdenas is a biomass power plant located in Mexico, with coordinates 19.329800, -101.913900. The facility has a capacity of 5.5 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is currently operational and utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under Mexico's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy and the General Law on Climate Change. Biomass power plants like this one contribute to the country's goals of increasing clean energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The technology typically involves combustion or gasification of organic materials to produce electricity. As a small-scale biomass facility, Ingenio Lázaro Cárdenas likely serves local agricultural or industrial needs, possibly utilizing bagasse or other agricultural residues. Its operation supports rural development and waste-to-energy initiatives. The plant's environmental impact is generally lower than fossil fuel plants, though emissions from biomass combustion are regulated under Mexican environmental standards.

The plant uses biomass fuel, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels but still produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its small capacity (5.5 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. The location in Mexico suggests proximity to agricultural areas where biomass feedstock is available. Emissions are regulated under Mexican environmental laws, including the General Law on Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection.