Overview
La Tablada is a 22.15 MW gas power plant in Argentina, operated by EMSA. It provides electricity to the local grid.
La Tablada is a gas-fired power plant located in Argentina, with an installed capacity of 22.15 MW. The facility is owned and operated by EMSA and is currently operational, contributing to the regional power supply. The plant operates on natural gas, a relatively cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. In Argentina, gas power plants are common due to the country's abundant natural gas reserves. The capacity of 22.15 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation facilities. As a gas-fired plant, La Tablada has a lower carbon footprint than coal-fired plants, but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its small size means it likely serves a local community or industrial area. The facility operates under Argentina's national environmental regulations for power generation.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (22.15 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. The facility's location in Argentina, a country with growing energy demand, means it plays a role in balancing grid reliability and emissions. Proximity to populated areas is a consideration for local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
La Tablada is located in Argentina, with coordinates approximately 27.4184° S, 55.9097° W.
La Tablada has an installed capacity of 22.15 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
La Tablada is owned and operated by EMSA, an energy company in Argentina.
Gas power plants in Argentina must comply with national environmental laws, including emission limits for NOx and CO2, and may be subject to provincial regulations. The country also follows international climate commitments.
La Tablada uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil.