Overview
Iberdrola Energía Monterrey is a 659.2 MW gas-fired power plant in Monterrey, Mexico, owned by Iberdrola Energía Monterrey S. A. De C. V. It is operational and contributes to the region's electricity supply.
Iberdrola Energía Monterrey is a gas-fired power plant located in Monterrey, Mexico, with a capacity of 659.2 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Iberdrola Energía Monterrey S. A. De C. V. and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, it plays a significant role in the energy mix of the region, which is a major industrial hub in northern Mexico. The plant operates using natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. In Mexico, gas-fired power plants are subject to national emissions standards set by the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT) and the Comisión Reguladora de Energía (CRE). The technology typically employed in such plants includes combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) for higher efficiency, though specific technology details for this plant are not confirmed. Environmentally, the plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in Monterrey, a densely populated industrial city, means that emissions and local air quality are important considerations. The plant likely supports grid stability and industrial demand in the region, contributing to Mexico's energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas reduces its carbon footprint relative to coal or oil, but it still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Located in Monterrey, a city with significant industrial activity and population density, the plant's emissions are subject to local air quality regulations. The facility's capacity of 659.2 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas plants in Mexico, and its age and technology (likely combined cycle) influence its efficiency and environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Iberdrola Energía Monterrey is located in Monterrey, Mexico, at coordinates 25.7403° N, -100.0680° W.
The plant has a capacity of 659.2 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power plant.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal or oil.
Gas power plants in Mexico are regulated by SEMARNAT for emissions and by CRE for energy generation. They must comply with national emissions standards and operational permits.
The plant's gas fuel results in lower emissions than coal, but it still contributes to CO2 and local air pollutants. Its location in an industrial area means emissions are managed under local air quality regulations.