Overview
LAS VEGAS is a 2.1 MW diesel power plant in Chile, operated by TECNORED. The facility provides backup or peaking power generation capacity.
LAS VEGAS is a diesel power plant located in Chile, with coordinates -32.842800, -71.011500. The facility has a capacity of 2.1 MW and is owned by TECNORED. It is currently operational and serves as a small-scale power generation asset. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel power plants that provide flexible, fast-response generation. In Chile, such plants often operate under national emission standards and may be subject to environmental regulations similar to those for thermal power generation. The small capacity suggests a role in local or backup power supply rather than baseload generation. As a small diesel facility, LAS VEGAS contributes to grid stability and peak demand management. Its environmental footprint is relatively modest due to its size, but diesel combustion produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The plant's location in Chile's central region places it near populated areas, requiring adherence to local air quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its small capacity (2.1 MW) limits overall emissions, but proximity to populated areas in central Chile necessitates compliance with national emission standards. Diesel plants typically have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to natural gas combined cycle plants.
Frequently asked questions
The LAS VEGAS diesel power plant is located in Chile at coordinates -32.842800, -71.011500.
The LAS VEGAS power plant has a capacity of 2.1 megawatts (MW).
The LAS VEGAS power plant is owned by TECNORED.
The LAS VEGAS power plant uses oil (diesel) as its primary fuel.
Diesel power plants in Chile must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Facilities may also be subject to environmental impact assessments and monitoring requirements.