Pampa operates six CTs in the Province of Buenos Aires. Three of them are near the City of Bahía Blanca: CPB, in the port of Ingeniero White, 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 operate 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 2024, the average annual generation was 1,788 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 606 | 262 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 606 | 262 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 49 | 124 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 6 | 24 |
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 | Spot |
| BBLATV30 | 310 | 1991 | ||||
| Total | 620 |
