OBERA (TG Nº21 FIAT) Gas Power Plant, Oberá, Argentina

OBERA (TG Nº21 FIAT) is a gas-fired power plant located in Oberá, Misiones, Argentina. With a capacity of 17.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Argentine power generation sector, which relies heavily on natural gas and hydroelectricity. The plant is owned and operated by EMSA, the provincial energy company of Misiones. The plant operates using natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice in Argentina due to abundant domestic gas reserves. Gas plants of this size typically use simple-cycle gas turbines. The facility is operational and contributes to the local grid, supporting electricity demand in the Oberá area. As a gas-fired plant, OBERA (TG Nº21 FIAT) has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in a relatively small city reduces population exposure to emissions. The plant plays a role in diversifying the regional energy mix and ensuring supply reliability in Misiones province.

The plant's gas-fired generation produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Oberá, a city of moderate population, means local air quality impacts are limited. The facility operates under Argentina's national environmental regulations, which include emission limits for power plants. No specific protected areas are known to be nearby.