Overview
Lufussa III is a 231 MW diesel power plant in Honduras, operated by Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica. It plays a key role in the country's power generation mix.
Lufussa III is a diesel power plant located in Honduras, with a capacity of 231 MW. It is owned and operated by Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica, the national power utility. The plant contributes to the country's electricity supply, supporting industrial and residential demand. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for thermal power generation in Honduras. Diesel plants typically use internal combustion engines or gas turbines. As a medium-to-large capacity plant in the Honduran grid, Lufussa III helps meet peak demand and provides grid stability. Its location near the southern coast may influence local air quality, but the plant's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the national energy mix.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for diesel power generation. The plant's capacity of 231 MW places it in a moderate scale for Honduras, where thermal plants complement hydroelectric and renewable sources.
Frequently asked questions
Lufussa III is located in Honduras, with coordinates approximately 13.4047 N, -87.3269 W.
Lufussa III has a capacity of 231 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large diesel power plant in Honduras.
Lufussa III is owned and operated by Empresa Nacional De Energia Electrica (ENEE), the national electricity company of Honduras.
Lufussa III uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel power plants in Honduras.
Diesel power plants in Honduras must comply with national environmental standards for emissions, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Secretariat of Energy and the Ministry of Environment.