Thermal capacity accounted for 55.1% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,482GW. This is expected to contribute 40% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,924GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.14% is in Colombia. Listed below are the five largest active thermal power plants by capacity in Colombia, 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.
1. Termobarranquilla Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Termobarranquilla Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 750MW thermal power project located in Atlantico, Colombia. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1996. Termobarranquilla own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Termoflores Combined Cycle Power Plant
The 610MW Termoflores Combined Cycle Power Plant thermal power project is located in Atlantico, Colombia. It was commissioned in 1995. The project is owned by Prime Termoflores S.A.S E.S.P. Buy the profile here.
3. La Sierra Combined Cycle Power Plant
The La Sierra Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 460MW thermal project. Empresas Publicas De Medellin owns the project. It was commissioned in 1998. It is located in Antioquia, Colombia. Buy the profile here.
4. Martin del Corral Termozipa Power Plant
The Martin del Corral Termozipa Power Plant thermal project with a capacity of 345.08MW came online in 1963. Enel Americas; Grupo Energia Bogota; Others have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. Buy the profile here.
5. Termotasajero Coal Fired Power Plant
The Termotasajero Coal Fired Power Plant has been operating since 1985. The 328MW thermal project is located in Norte de Santander, Colombia. The project has been developed by Hyundai. Termotasajero SA E.S.P. have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
