Cogen Altamira power station
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Cogen Altamira power station (Central cogeneration Altamira) is an operating power station of at least 350-megawatts (MW) in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Cogen Altamira power station | Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico | 22.375297, -97.890932 (exact)[1][2] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- 1, 2: 22.375297, -97.890932
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[3][4][5] | fossil gas: natural gas[4][1][6] | 350[3][6][7] | combined cycle[8][6] | yes[1] | 2019[3][4] |
| 2 | Cancelled inferred April 2024) | fossil gas: natural gas[1] | 414[1] | combined cycle[1] | yes[1] | – |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cogeneración de Altamira SA [100%][3][1] | KKR & Co. Inc [100.0%] |
| 2 | Cogeneración de Altamira SA [100%][3][1] | KKR & Co. Inc [100.0%] |
Background
The Cogen Altamira power station was constructed by the Cobra Group for Akra Polyester S.A De C.V. (Alpek).[9] In January 2019, Alpek signed an agreement to sell unit 1 (under development at the time) to ContourGlobal, together with development rights for a proposed second unit of 414 MW.[10] The agreement stated that "ContourGlobal’s obligation to complete the Acquisition is conditional upon CGA1 successfully completing its commissioning tests and entering into commercial operations."
In September 2019 the Cogen Altamira plant began commercial operations.[11]
As of December 2022 the second 414 MW unit was considered shelved as there have been no updates since 2019.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125093607/https://www.contourglobal.com/press-release/acquisition-combined-heat-and-power-portfolio-mexico-alpek. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://goo.gl/maps/9yr7ZUx22ebxCGn37.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125102929/https://www.alpek.com/alpek-announces-the-start-of-commercial-operations-at-cogeneracion-de-altamira-s-a-de-c-v/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125141327/https://igavim.org/Documentos%20Generados/Documentos%20Generales/2022%20PermisosCREhasta2021.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240125110011/https://energia.conacyt.mx/planeas/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125093907/https://apps1.semarnat.gob.mx:8443/dgiraDocs/documentos/tamp/estudios/2014/28TM2014E0010.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240125102854/https://www.grupocobra.com/en/proyecto/cogeneration-plant-altamira/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240125113432/http://revistel.pe/compania-britanica-contourglobal-adquiere-dos-plantas-de-ciclo-combinado-en-mexico/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Cogeneration Plant Altamira". GRUPO COBRA. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ↑ Acquisition of Combined Heat and Power Portfolio in Mexico from Alpek, ContourGlobal website, Jan 7, 2019
- ↑ "Alpek announces the start of commercial operations at Cogeneración de Altamira S.A. de C.V." Alpek. September 10, 2019.
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Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
