To the north of Greater Buenos Aires, in the Industrial Complex of the district of Pilar, CTPP has a 100 MW capacity, 0.2% of the country’s installed capacity, through 6 Wärtsilä motor generators with a 43% efficiency. CTPP may indistinctly consume FO stored in its own tanks or natural gas, supplied through a dedicated gas pipeline connected with TGN’s main gas pipeline. From 2018 to 2024, its historical average annual generation was 234 GWh, with a generation record high of 321 GWh in 2022 and a record low of 168 GWh in 2019.
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The following chart shows certain relevant statistical data on CTPP:
2023 | 2024 | |
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Net Generation (GWh) | 274 | 192 |
Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – |
Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 274 | 192 |
Average Price (US$/MWh) | 135 | na |
Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 107 | na |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Efficiency | Fuel | Start-Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
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PILBDI01~06 | 100 | 45% | Natural gas or fuel oil | 2017 | 6 motor generators | PPA 21/16 |