Ventanas Power Plant

Ventanas Power Plant is a coal-fired electrical generating station in Quintero, Valparaíso Region, Chile. The plant produces 875MW of electricity,[1] and is the largest power plant in Chile.[2] The plant was originally built in 1964 then expanded in 1977, 2010 and 2013. It is currently operated by Gener S.A..[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ventana Coal Power Plant". Global Energy Observatory. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 (Spanish)The unloading dock extends directly into the Pacific and carries a pipe line for cooling water that siphons water from the ocean.Electricity generation capacity of Chile by Comisión Nacional de Energía

Coordinates: 32°44′59″S 71°28′59″W / 32.7497°S 71.4830°W / -32.7497; -71.4830

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