CPB is located in the port of Ingeniero White, Bahía Blanca. CPB has a 620 MW capacity, equivalent to 1.4% of Argentina’s installed capacity, distributed in 2 STs with a 310 MW capacity each. Its boilers can run with FO or gas. Gas is supplied through a proprietary 22-km gas pipeline connected to TGS’s main gas pipeline system. Furthermore, CPB has two 60,000 m3 tanks for FO storage. From 1997 to 2025, the average annual generation was 1,744 GWh, with a record high of 3,434 GWh in 2011 and a record low of 189 GWh in 2002.
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The following chart shows certain relevant statistical data on CPB:
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 606 | 262 | 514 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – | – |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 606 | 262 | 514 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 49 | 124 | 92 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 6 | 24 | 46 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Efficiency | Fuel | Start-Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBLATV29 | 310 | 35% | Natural gas or fuel oil | 1989 | Turbine / Steam boiler | Res. SE No. 400/25 |
| BBLATV30 | 310 | 1991 | ||||
| Total | 620 |
