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Biomass Power Plants in Chile

Chile generates biomass-powered energy from 21 biomass power plants across the country. In total, these biomass power plants has a capacity of 316.7 MW.

Name Capacity (MW) Type Other Fuel Commissioned Owner
Arauco 24.0 MW Biomass ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A.
CMPC Pacífico 33.0 MW Biomass CMPC CELULOSA S.A.
CMPC Santa Fe 5.0 MW Biomass CMPC CELULOSA S.A.
CMPC_Laja 25.0 MW Biomass CMPC CELULOSA S.A.
Celco 8.0 MW Biomass ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A.
Cholguín 13.0 MW Biomass PANELES ARAUCO S.A.
Coelemu 7.1 MW Biomass ENERGIA LEON S.A.
Energía BíoBío 7.2 MW Biomass ENERGIA BIOBIO LTDA.
Energía Pacífico 15.6 MW Biomass ENERGIA PACIFICO S.A.
Escuadrín 14.0 MW Biomass ELECTRICA NUEVA ENERGIA S.A.
HBS 2.2 MW Biomass HBS ENERGIA S.A.
Laja 12.6 MW Biomass AES GENER
Lautaro 26.0 MW Biomass COMASA S.A.
Lautaro II 22.0 MW Biomass COMASA S.A.
Licanten 6.0 MW Biomass ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A.
Loma Los Colorados (KDM) 2.0 MW Biomass KDM ENERGIA S.A.
Loma Los Colorados II 18.2 MW Biomass KDM ENERGIA S.A.
Masisa 11.0 MW Biomass MASISA ECOENERGIA S.A.
Nueva Aldea I (ex Itata) 14.0 MW Biomass PANELES ARAUCO S.A.
Nueva Aldea III 37.0 MW Biomass ARAUCO BIOENERGIA S.A.
Santa Marta 13.8 MW Biomass CONSORCIO SANTA MARTA S.A.

What is biomass?

Biomass refers to organic matter, such as plants, wood, agricultural waste, and other organic materials, that can be used to produce energy. Biomass is considered a renewable energy source because it comes from living or recently living organisms that can be replenished over time, and it can be used to generate electricity or produce heat and fuel.

What is biomass used for?

Biomass can be burned directly to produce heat or steam, which can then be used to generate electricity, or it can be converted into biogas or liquid biofuels through processes such as fermentation or gasification. Biogas is a mixture of methane and other gases that can be used to produce heat or electricity, while liquid biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel can be used as transportation fuels or blended with conventional fuels to reduce emissions.

How much electricity is generated from biomass each year?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2020, the world generated approximately 592 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from biomass, which accounted for approximately 2% of global electricity generation.

Which country produce most elecricity from biomass?

As of 2021, the United States is the largest producer of biomass power in the world, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The U.S. generates a significant amount of electricity from biomass, including wood and wood waste, agricultural residues, and municipal solid waste. In 2020, the U.S. generated approximately 64.8 TWh of electricity from biomass, accounting for approximately 2% of the country's total electricity generation.

Is biomass power environmentally friendly?

One advantage of biomass energy is that it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuels, and it can also help reduce waste by using organic materials that might otherwise be discarded. However, like all energy sources, biomass has its own set of environmental and social impacts, and the sustainability of biomass production and use depends on factors such as the source of the biomass, the production methods used, and the overall energy system in which it is used.

Data Information

This data is a derivitive set of data gathered by source mentioned below.

Data Sources

Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth