In Salta, CTP is located in the small village of Piquirenda, Municipality of Aguaray, Department of General San Martín. Finished in 2010, it has a 30 MW capacity, consisting of ten GE Jenbacher JGS 620 gas-fired engines, representing 0.1% of Argentina’s installed capacity. From 2011 to 2024, its average annual generation was 99 GWh, with a record high of 156 GWh in 2017 and a record low of 52 GWh in 2022.
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The following table shows the most relevant statistical data on CTP:
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Generation (GWh) | 75 | 59 |
| Purchases of Energy (GWh) | – | – |
| Total Energy Sales (GWh) | 75 | 59 |
| Average Price (US$/MWh) | 24 | 30 |
| Average Gross Profit (US$/MWh) | 4 | 3 |
Note: Gross Margin before depreciation and amortization.
Technical Data
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Efficiency | Fuel | Start – Up | Type of Unit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIQIDI01 | 30 | 40% | Natural gas | 2011 | Internal combustion engines | Spot |
