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Cardones power station (Central Térmica Cardones) is an operating power station of at least 155-megawatts (MW) in Copiapó, Atacama, Chile. It is also known as Tierra Amarilla.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardones power station | Copiapó, Atacama, Chile | -27.487975, -70.3854 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: -27.487975, -70.3854
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating[2] | fossil liquids - diesel[3][4][2] | 155[3][4][2] | gas turbine[3] | – | 2009[3] | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Inkia Energy [100%] | I Squared Capital |
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Central Cardones · Copiapo, Atacama, Chile". Google Maps.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125091320/https://energia.gob.cl/sites/default/files/compendio_cartografico_diciembre_2022.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125091419/https://centralcardones.cl/central-cardones/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125091332/https://inkiaenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/INKENE-MDA-FS-Q4-2018.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2024.
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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.
