Overview
GOYA (ELECTROPATAGONIA SA) is a 17.3 MW gas-fired power plant in Goya, Argentina, operated by Electropatagonia SA. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
GOYA (ELECTROPATAGONIA SA) is a gas-fired power plant located in Goya, Argentina, with a capacity of 17.3 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Electropatagonia SA and plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand. As a gas-fired plant, it operates with lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, aligning with Argentina's energy transition goals. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale category for gas power generation, typical for facilities serving local or industrial loads. The plant contributes to grid stability in the Corrientes province, supporting residential and commercial consumers. Its operational status ensures continued power supply in the region, complementing larger generation sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its location in Goya, a city with moderate population density, means local air quality impacts are relatively contained. Typical gas plants of this scale use reciprocating engines or simple-cycle turbines.
Frequently asked questions
The GOYA (ELECTROPATAGONIA SA) power plant is located in Goya, Argentina, at coordinates -29.138800, -59.227700.
The GOYA gas power plant has a capacity of 17.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The GOYA power plant is owned and operated by Electropatagonia SA, an Argentine energy company.
Gas power plants in Argentina must comply with national emission standards under Ley 24.051 (Hazardous Waste Law) and provincial regulations. The plant's gas fuel type helps reduce emissions compared to coal or oil.
The GOYA plant supplies electricity to the Goya area and the broader Corrientes province, supporting residential and commercial demand and enhancing grid reliability.