Overview
Eg Punta Gorda Powerplant is a diesel power plant in Cuba with a capacity of 174.6 MW, operated by Grupo Electrogeno. It provides electricity to the local grid using oil as primary fuel.
Eg Punta Gorda Powerplant is a diesel power generation facility located in Cuba, with coordinates 20.6377° N, -74.8811° W. The plant has a capacity of 174.6 megawatts and is owned and operated by Grupo Electrogeno. It is currently operational and plays a role in Cuba's electricity supply. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is common for diesel power plants. Diesel plants are typically used for peaking power or in areas where grid infrastructure is limited. The capacity of 174.6 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for diesel plants in the Caribbean region. Cuba's power sector is largely state-controlled, and plants like this one are part of the national grid managed by the Union Electrica. As a diesel-fired facility, the plant contributes to local electricity generation but also has environmental implications due to emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its location near the coast may influence local air quality. The plant supports energy security in the region, particularly during peak demand periods or when other generation sources are offline.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, which can affect local air quality. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to these pollutants. Diesel plants generally have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to combined cycle gas turbines. Cuba's regulatory framework for emissions is less stringent than in the US or EU, but the plant likely operates under national environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
Eg Punta Gorda Powerplant is located in Cuba at coordinates 20.6377° N, -74.8811° W.
The plant has a capacity of 174.6 megawatts.
The plant is owned and operated by Grupo Electrogeno.
The plant uses oil as its primary fuel.
Cuba has national environmental standards for emissions, though they may be less stringent than those in the US or EU. The plant likely complies with Cuban regulations on air quality and emissions.