Empalme I power station
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Empalme I power station (Central CC Empalme I) is an operating power station of at least 770-megawatts (MW) in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. It is also known as Guaymas II.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Empalme I power station | Empalme, Sonora, Mexico | 27.925942, -110.780284 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- I: 27.925942, -110.780284
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Operating[2][3] | fossil gas: natural gas[4] | 770[4][5] | combined cycle[4][3] | not found | 2017[6][5] |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| I | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][2][3] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100.0%] |
Background
The Empalme power plant is supplied with gas from the Sásabe-Guaymas Gas Pipeline.[7]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://goo.gl/maps/DHJYNkfjdwqmz1uz6.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 (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) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125110016/https://www.cenace.gob.mx/Docs/16_MARCOREGULATORIO/Prodecen//15%202022-2036%20Cap%C3%ADtulos%207%20al%209%20y%20Anexos.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125093831/https://www.proyectosmexico.gob.mx/proyecto_inversion/210-ciclo-combinado-empalme-i/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125102714/https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/258363/ANEXO_D.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210503171828/https://www.energy.sener/project/empalme-i-combined-cycle-plant.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Lenton, Christopher (August 29, 2022). "Amigo LNG Looks to Leverage Offtake Interest, Pipeline Capacity to Fast-Track Mexico Project". NGI (Natural Gas Intelligence).
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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.
