Overview
Central Termica Piquirenda SA is a 30.44 MW oil-fired diesel power plant in Argentina, operated by Emdersa Generacion Salta SA - Pampa Energia. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Central Termica Piquirenda SA is an operational oil-fired diesel power plant located in Argentina, with a capacity of 30.44 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Emdersa Generacion Salta SA - Pampa Energia, a major energy company in the region. As a diesel power plant, it plays a role in meeting local electricity demand, particularly in areas where grid connectivity may be limited or during peak load periods. The plant operates under Argentina's national energy regulations, which include emissions standards and environmental oversight. Diesel power plants typically have higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. The 30.44 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for thermal power plants in Argentina. Older diesel plants may have lower efficiency and higher emissions. Central Termica Piquirenda SA contributes to the regional energy mix, providing dispatchable power that can be ramped up quickly. Its location in northern Argentina, near the border with Bolivia, may serve local industrial or residential needs. The plant's environmental impact is managed through compliance with national emission limits and monitoring requirements.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its 30.44 MW capacity indicates a moderate scale of operation. The facility is subject to Argentina's environmental regulations, which set emission limits and require monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Central Termica Piquirenda SA is located in Argentina, near the town of Piquirenda in the Salta province, close to the border with Bolivia.
It is an oil-fired diesel power plant with a capacity of 30.44 MW, used for electricity generation.
The plant is owned and operated by Emdersa Generacion Salta SA - Pampa Energia, a major energy company in Argentina.
Diesel power plants in Argentina must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. They are also subject to environmental impact assessments and monitoring requirements.
With a capacity of 30.44 MW, Central Termica Piquirenda SA is considered a small-to-medium scale thermal power plant. Argentina has larger combined-cycle gas turbine plants exceeding 500 MW, as well as smaller diesel units for remote areas.