Overview
TERMOELECTRICA HORNITOS (CTH) is a 153.9 MW coal power plant located in Chile. It is owned by HORNITOS and currently operational.
TERMOELECTRICA HORNITOS (CTH) is a coal-fired power plant located in Chile, with a capacity of 153.9 MW. The plant is owned by HORNITOS and is currently operational, contributing to the country's power generation mix. As a coal power plant, CTH operates under Chile's environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical for a medium-sized coal facility, and its capacity places it in the mid-range for coal plants in the region. The plant's location in the Andes foothills near the city of Los Andes places it in a region with significant mining and industrial activity. Its power output supports the local grid and contributes to Chile's energy security, though coal generation faces increasing scrutiny due to carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under Chilean environmental law. Its proximity to populated areas and the Andes ecosystem requires adherence to air quality standards. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile, with older coal plants typically having higher emission intensities.
Frequently asked questions
TERMOELECTRICA HORNITOS (CTH) is located in Chile, near the city of Los Andes in the Valparaíso Region.
The plant has a capacity of 153.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal power plant.
The plant is owned by HORNITOS, a Chilean energy company.
Coal power plants in Chile must comply with emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter under the country's environmental laws, including the Environmental Impact Assessment System.
The primary fuel is coal, which is typical for this type of power plant.