Overview
Termoguajira power station is a 330 MW coal-fired power plant in Colombia, operated by Gecelca SAESP. It supplies electricity to the national grid.
Termoguajira power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Colombia, with a capacity of 330 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by Gecelca SAESP and is currently operational, contributing to the country's energy mix. The facility operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common but carbon-intensive energy source. In Colombia, coal power plants are subject to national environmental regulations, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-scale range for coal-fired generation in the region. Termoguajira power station plays a role in Colombia's electricity grid, providing baseload power. Its operation is significant for local energy security, though coal combustion contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location near the Caribbean coast may influence its environmental management practices.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality. Its proximity to populated areas and the Caribbean Sea necessitates adherence to Colombian emission standards. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) affect its efficiency and environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Termoguajira power station is located in Colombia, near the Caribbean coast at coordinates 11.2622 N, -73.4156 W.
The plant has a capacity of 330 megawatts, making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Gecelca SAESP, a Colombian energy company.
Coal power plants in Colombia must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as environmental impact assessments.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a common but carbon-intensive energy source.