What power plant is prime Energia Colombia using?

2. Prime Energia Colombia’s Termoflores power plant comprises two units. Flores I is a 160-MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) consisting of a Siemens W501D5 combustion turbine and a Mitsubishi steam turbine.

Who is prime Energa Colombia?

EnfraGen, operating through its subsidiary, Prime Energía Colombia began operations in Colombia in 2019 through the acquisition of the Termoflores power plant which has an installed capacity of 610 megawatts and is located in the city of Barranquilla.

Why do you need a power plant in Colombia?

Typically, our plants operate in cases of drought, emergencies, or transmission system constraints, thus providing critical support to the national electric grid when it is needed most. We are an integral part of the diverse matrix of energy suppliers providing secure and reliable energy to the population and industries in Colombia.

What is Colombia's power system like?

Colombia’s power system is characterised by large installed capacity for hydropower (70% of total capacity), mostly from plants with significant reservoir capacity. VRE generation capacity, below 1% in 2017, would reach 17% by 2030 under the revised energy plan (UPME, 2018). Additional biomass power by 2030 would account for 3% of capacity.

What energy projects are being implemented in Colombia?

The Inter-American Development Bank has currently one energy project under implementation in Colombia, the Porce III Hydroelectric Power Plant, owned by Empresas Públicas de Medellín and approved in October 2005. This is a US$900 million project, of which the IDB is contributing US$200 million.

What is the energy sector like in Colombia?

The electricity sector in Colombia is dominated by large hydropower generation (65%) and thermal generation (35%). Despite the country's large potential for new renewable energy technologies (mainly wind, solar, and biomass), this potential has been barely tapped.