CAPITAL CATAMARCA - PREDIO RIPIERA Diesel Power Plant in Catamarca, Argentina

CAPITAL CATAMARCA - PREDIO RIPIERA is a diesel power plant located in Catamarca, Argentina. With a capacity of 4.675 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the country's power generation sector. The plant is operated by ENDESA COSTANERA and is currently operational. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants. In Argentina, such facilities often operate under national regulations for emissions and efficiency. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local or backup power needs rather than baseload generation. As a diesel plant, its environmental footprint includes CO2 and other emissions. Its location in Catamarca, a region with lower population density, may reduce local exposure. The plant contributes to grid stability and local energy supply, supporting the regional power infrastructure.

The plant uses oil as fuel, resulting in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical of diesel generation. Its small capacity (4.675 MW) limits overall emissions compared to larger plants. Located in Catamarca, an area with lower population density, the local air quality impact is likely moderate. Diesel plants generally have higher emission intensity per MWh than natural gas combined cycle plants.