CTGEBA, located in the district of Marcos Paz, in the Province of Buenos Aires, has a strategic location since it is 1 km from the Ezeiza transforming station, a key node in the country’s electricity supply to the highest-demand area. CTGEBA began operating in 1999 and is one of the largest CTs in the country, with a total capacity of 1,253 MW, representing 2.8% of Argentina’s installed capacity. It consists of two CCGTs: one of two GTs of 223 MW each and a 239 MW ST, and another one of two 182 and 188 MW GTs each, and a 199 MW ST. From 2000 to 2024, its average annual generation was 5,492 GWh, with a record high of 8,594 GWh in 2021 and a record low of 3,438 GWh in 2001.
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The following chart shows certain relevant statistical data on CTGEBA:
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 7,548 | 7,584 | 8,144 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | 675 | 459 | 422 |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 8,224 | 8,043 | 8,566 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Efficiency | Fuel | Start-Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEBATV01 | 239 | 56% | Steam | 1999 | Steam turbine (combined cycle) | Res. SE No. 400/25 |
| GEBATG01 | 223 | Natural gas | Gas turbine | |||
| GEBATG02 | 223 | |||||
| GEBATG03 (Plus) | 182 | 53% | 2009 | |||
| GEBATG04 | 188 | 2019 | PPA 287/17 | |||
| GEBATV02 | 199 | Steam | 2020 | Steam turbine (combined cycle) | ||
| Total | 1,253 |
