Overview
Enertek is a 128 MW gas power plant in Mexico, operated by Enertek S. A. De C. V. The facility contributes to the country's natural gas-fired generation capacity.
Enertek is a gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, with a capacity of 128 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Enertek S. A. De C. V. and is currently operational. It plays a role in Mexico's energy mix, which increasingly relies on natural gas for electricity generation. As a gas power plant, Enertek utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel. Gas-fired plants typically offer lower emissions compared to coal or oil, and can operate efficiently as baseload or peaking units. In Mexico, such facilities are subject to national environmental regulations, including emissions standards set by the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT). The plant's capacity of 128 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas plants in the country. The plant's location near the Gulf Coast of Mexico provides access to natural gas infrastructure, supporting reliable operation. Enertek contributes to the regional power grid, serving local communities and industries. Its operational status ensures continued electricity supply, aligning with Mexico's energy policy goals of diversification and efficiency.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants. Its capacity of 128 MW is relatively modest, reducing its local environmental footprint. Proximity to the Gulf Coast may influence air dispersion patterns. The facility operates under Mexican environmental regulations, including emissions limits and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Enertek is located in Mexico, near the Gulf Coast at coordinates 22.373900, -97.891300.
Enertek is a gas power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The Enertek plant has a capacity of 128 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned and operated by Enertek S. A. De C. V.
Gas power plants in Mexico must comply with emissions standards set by SEMARNAT, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.