Overview
Monterrey III (Dulces Nombres) is a 449 MW gas-fired power plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, operated by CFE/PIE. It supplies electricity to the Monterrey metropolitan area.
Monterrey III (Dulces Nombres) is a gas-fired power plant located in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, near the city of Monterrey. With a capacity of 449 MW, it is a medium-sized facility within Mexico's power generation sector, contributing to the country's growing reliance on natural gas for electricity production. The plant operates under Mexico's regulatory framework, which includes emissions standards set by the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT). As a gas-fired plant, it utilizes combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical for modern gas plants, offering lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to coal or oil-fired alternatives. The facility is owned and operated by CFE/PIE, a subsidiary of the state-owned Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). Monterrey III plays a key role in meeting the electricity demand of the Monterrey metropolitan area, one of Mexico's largest industrial and economic hubs. Its gas-fired technology aligns with national efforts to diversify the energy mix and reduce environmental impact, supporting grid stability and industrial growth in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil plants, contributing to improved local air quality. Located near a major urban center, its emissions are subject to SEMARNAT regulations and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Monterrey III (Dulces Nombres) is located in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, near the city of Monterrey.
The plant has a capacity of 449 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by CFE/PIE, a subsidiary of the state-owned Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Gas power plants in Mexico must comply with emissions standards set by SEMARNAT, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
Monterrey III supplies electricity to the Monterrey metropolitan area, supporting industrial and residential demand in one of Mexico's largest economic hubs.