Overview
Presidente Juárez (Rosarito) (CC) is a 773 MW gas-fired power plant in Baja California, Mexico, operated by CFE. It plays a key role in the region's electricity supply.
Presidente Juárez (Rosarito) (CC) is a combined-cycle gas power plant located near Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. With a capacity of 773 MW, it is a medium-to-large facility within Mexico's power generation sector, contributing to the grid serving the northwestern region of the country. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel with lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. As a combined-cycle facility, it achieves higher efficiency by using both gas and steam turbines. The plant is owned and operated by CFE, Mexico's state-owned electric utility, and has been operational for several years. Located near the Pacific coast and the US-Mexico border, the plant supports industrial and residential demand in the Tijuana-Rosarito metropolitan area. Its operation is subject to Mexican environmental regulations, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as climate change commitments under national energy policy.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired combined-cycle technology reduces its carbon footprint relative to older coal or oil plants, but it still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Proximity to the densely populated Tijuana-Rosarito area raises considerations for local air quality. The facility's age and specific emissions controls are not detailed, but typical Mexican regulations require monitoring and reporting of emissions under the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico, along the Pacific coast south of Tijuana.
The plant has a capacity of 773 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad), Mexico's state-owned electric utility.
Gas power plants in Mexico must comply with the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection, which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as climate change reporting requirements.
Combined-cycle plants use both gas and steam turbines to generate electricity from the same fuel, achieving higher efficiency (typically 50-60%) and lower emissions per MWh compared to simple-cycle or older thermal plants.