Overview
GOYA is a 1.33 MW diesel power plant in Goya, Argentina, operated by DPEC. It provides local electricity generation using oil fuel.
GOYA is a diesel power plant located in Goya, Argentina, with a capacity of 1.33 MW. Operated by DPEC, the facility is currently operational and serves the local area with electricity generation using oil as its primary fuel. As a small-scale diesel plant, GOYA operates under Argentina's national energy regulations, which include emissions standards for stationary sources. Diesel plants of this size typically use reciprocating engines and may have lower efficiency compared to larger combined-cycle plants, but they provide essential peaking or backup power. The plant's modest capacity indicates it likely serves a niche role in the local grid, possibly providing emergency power or supporting peak demand. Its location in Goya, a city in Corrientes Province, contributes to regional energy security.
Environmental context
Diesel power plants emit CO2, NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 1.33 MW, GOYA's emissions are relatively small compared to larger fossil fuel plants. Proximity to populated areas may raise local air quality concerns, but the plant's small scale limits its overall environmental footprint. Argentina's regulatory framework includes emission limits for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The GOYA power plant is located in Goya, Corrientes Province, Argentina.
GOYA is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The GOYA power plant has a capacity of 1.33 megawatts (MW).
The GOYA power plant is operated by DPEC, the provincial energy company of Corrientes.
Diesel power plants in Argentina must comply with national emissions standards for stationary sources, which set limits on pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.