Overview
Pemex-Refinación Refinería Miguel Hidalgo is a 133.7 MW gas power plant in Mexico, operated by Pemex. It supports the country's energy grid with natural gas-fired generation.
Pemex-Refinación Refinería Miguel Hidalgo is a gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by the state-owned petroleum company Pemex. With a capacity of 133.7 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants, contributing to the country's diversified energy mix. The plant operates under Mexico's regulatory framework, which includes emissions standards set by the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower carbon intensity compared to coal or oil plants, aligning with Mexico's goals to increase clean energy generation. This facility plays a role in supplying electricity to the surrounding region, supporting industrial and residential demand. Its operation by Pemex integrates it into Mexico's broader energy infrastructure, leveraging natural gas as a transition fuel toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, reducing local air quality impacts. Its location in a populated area necessitates compliance with Mexican emission standards to mitigate health risks. The 133.7 MW capacity indicates moderate fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mexico, with coordinates approximately 20.0489 N, -99.2802 W.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 133.7 MW, operated by Pemex.
The plant has a capacity of 133.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
Gas power plants in Mexico must comply with emissions standards from SEMARNAT and operational permits from CRE, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
As a gas-fired plant, it provides flexible generation to balance renewable sources and supports grid stability, while emitting less CO2 than coal or oil plants.