Guacolda Power Plant is a 760MW coal fired power project. It is located in Atacama, Chile. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in January 1995.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 760 | 760 | – | Active | Atacama, Chile | Mitsubishi Power |
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Description
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The project was developed by Mitsubishi Power and is currently owned by Empresa Electrica Guacolda with a stake of 100%.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is coal. In case of shortage of coal the plant can also run on Petcoke.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in January 1995.
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By GlobalDataPower Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to CDEC-SIC under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
Mitsubishi Power was selected to render EPC services for the coal fired power project.
Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit I) is equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 152MW nameplate capacity.
Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit II) is equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 152MW nameplate capacity.
Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit III) is equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 152MW nameplate capacity.
Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit IV) is equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 152MW nameplate capacity.
Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit V) is equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 152MW nameplate capacity.
Mitsubishi Electric supplied electric generator for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit I).
Mitsubishi Electric supplied electric generator for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit II).
Mitsubishi Electric supplied electric generator for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit III).
Mitsubishi Electric supplied electric generator for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit IV).
Mitsubishi Electric supplied electric generator for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit V).
Mitsubishi Power supplied steam boiler for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit III).
Mitsubishi Power supplied steam boiler for the Guacolda Power Plant (Guacolda Power Plant Unit IV).
About Mitsubishi Power
Mitsubishi Power Ltd (MPL), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, is manufacturer and supplier of thermal power generation systems and power plants. The company’s product portfolio includes gas turbines, fuel cells, energy storage systems, control systems, boilers, generators, air quality control system and steam turbines. It also provides power plant solutions to its customers. MPL services offering include long term service agreements for power plants; operation, maintenance and monitoring; installation of power plants; design and engineering services. The company has operational presence in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. MPL is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
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