Overview
Pemex-Refinación Refinería Ing. Antonio Dovalí Jaime is a 115.2 MW gas power plant in Mexico, operated by Pemex. It supports the country's energy infrastructure with natural gas-fired generation.
Pemex-Refinación Refinería Ing. Antonio Dovalí Jaime is a gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by the state-owned petroleum company Pemex. With a capacity of 115.2 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants, contributing to the regional electricity supply. The plant operates under Mexico's regulatory framework for energy and emissions, including the General Law on Climate Change and the Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy. As a gas-fired facility, it utilizes natural gas, which produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil, aligning with cleaner energy trends in the sector. This facility plays a role in supporting Pemex's refining operations and local grid stability. Its location in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region places it in an area with growing industrial activity, where reliable power generation is essential for economic development.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, reducing its local air quality impact. Its location in a region with moderate population density means emissions are less concentrated near urban centers. However, as a fossil fuel facility, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and its age and specific technology (subcritical vs. Which could affect efficiency and emission rates.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mexico, specifically in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region, with coordinates 16.2110° N, -95.1721° W.
It is a gas power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 115.2 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-to-medium scale for gas power plants.
Gas power plants in Mexico must comply with the General Law on Climate Change, which sets emission reduction targets, and the Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy, among other environmental and energy regulations.
The plant is owned and operated by Pemex, the state-owned petroleum company of Mexico.