Overview
SUDOESTE is a 140 MW gas power plant in Córdoba, Argentina, operated by EPEC. It supplies electricity to the central region of the country.
SUDOESTE is a gas-fired power plant located near Córdoba, Argentina, with a capacity of 140 MW. The facility is owned and operated by EPEC, the provincial energy company of Córdoba, and plays a key role in meeting local electricity demand. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. In Argentina, gas power plants are a significant part of the energy mix, supported by the country's abundant natural gas reserves. The facility's capacity places it in the medium-scale range for gas plants in the region. SUDOESTE contributes to grid stability in central Argentina, serving residential, commercial, and industrial users. Its operation aligns with national energy policies promoting gas-fired generation as a transition fuel. The plant's location near Córdoba ensures efficient power distribution to a major urban and industrial hub.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal plants, but still produces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Its location near Córdoba, a city with over 1.5 million inhabitants, means emissions may affect local air quality. Typical gas plants in Argentina operate under national environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The SUDOESTE power plant is located near Córdoba, Argentina, at coordinates -31.463000, -64.238800.
The SUDOESTE gas power plant has a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW).
The SUDOESTE power plant is owned and operated by EPEC, the provincial energy company of Córdoba.
The SUDOESTE plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
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 in Córdoba.