CTG is in northwestern Argentina, in the City of Gral. Güemes, Province of Salta. Privatized in 1992, it has a 361 MW open-cycle thermal power generation plant, which accounts for 0.8% of Argentina’s installed capacity, after incorporating a 100 MW GE gas-fired turbo generator unit in September 2008. Between 1993 and 2024, its average annual generation was 1,525 GWh, with a record high of 1,903 GWh in 1996 and a record low of 225 GWh in 2022 and 2023.
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The following table shows the most relevant statistical data on CTG:
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 225 | 303 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | 322 | 322 |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 547 | 625 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 65 | 54 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 20 | 21 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Efficiency | Fuel | Start – Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUEMTV11 | 63 | 36% | Natural gas | 1983 | Turbine / Steam boiler | Spot |
| GUEMTV12 | 63 | 36% | ||||
| GUEMTV13 | 135 | 40% | 1992 | |||
| GUEMTG01 (Plus) | 100 | 44% | 2008 | Turbine aeroderivative gas | Energía Plus | |
| Total | 361 |
