Altamira III and IV power station

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Altamira III and IV power station (Planta CC Altamira III y IV, also known as Iberdrola Energía Altamira) is a 1078-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power station in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Location

The map below shows the exact location of the power station in Altamira, the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.

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Project Details

• Sponsor: Iberdrola México S.A. de C.V.
• Parent company: Iberdrola SA
• Location: Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico
• Coordinates: 22.4939, -97.9014 (exact)
• Gross generating capacity (operating): 1078 MW
  • Unit 2: Gas-fired combined cycle, 539 MW (start-up in 2003)
  • Unit 1: Gas-fired combined cycle, 539 MW (start-up in 2003)