Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.60% is in Argentina. Listed below are the five largest active thermal power plants by capacity in Argentina, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Costanera Power Plant
The Costanera Power Plant is a 1,132MW thermal power project located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1962. Others; Central Puerto own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Manuel Belgrano Combined Cycle Power Plant
The 873MW Manuel Belgrano Combined Cycle Power Plant thermal power project is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was commissioned in 2008. The project is owned by Central Puerto. Buy the profile here.
3. Jose De San Martin (Timbues) Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Jose De San Martin (Timbues) Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 865MW thermal project. Central Puerto; Central Dock Sud owns the project. It was commissioned in 2008. It is located in Santa Fe, Argentina. Buy the profile here.
4. Costanera II Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Costanera II Combined Cycle Power Plant thermal project with a capacity of 852MW came online in 1998. Others; Central Puerto have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buy the profile here.
5. AES Parana Combined Cycle Power Plant
The AES Parana Combined Cycle Power Plant has been operating since 2001. The 845MW thermal project is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. AES Argentina Generacion have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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