Installed generating capacity and production
Bolivia had an estimated installed generating capacity of 1,365 MW in 2012 and produced an estimated 7.375 billion kWh in 2013.[1]
The following page lists power stations in Bolivia. Most of them are managed by ENDE.
Bolivia had an estimated installed generating capacity of 1,365 MW in 2012 and produced an estimated 7.375 billion kWh in 2013.[1]
Hydroelectric power plants with a nameplate capacity > 20 MW.
| Name | Capacity (MW) | River(basin) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chojlla HPP[2] | 38,4 | Río Taquesi | Operational |
| Corani HPP[3] | 45 | Corani Lake | Operational |
| Misicuni Dam | 80 | Río Misicuni | Under construction |
| Santa Isabel HPP[4] | 93,4 | Corani Lake | Operational |
| Yanacachi HPP[5] | 51,1 | Río Taquesi | Operational |
Thermal power plants with a nameplate capacity > 80 MW.
| Name | Capacity (MW) | Type of fuel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulo Bulo Power Plant[6] | 90 | Natural gas | Operational |
| Carrasco Power Plant[7] | 152,6 | Natural gas | Operational |
| El Alto Power Plant[8] | 80 | Natural gas | Operational |
| Entre Rios Power Plant[9] | 120 | Natural gas | Operational |
| Guaracachi Power Plant[10] | 350 | Natural gas | Operational |
| Valle Hermoso Power Plant[11] | 167 | Natural gas | Operational |
Bulo Bulo, Cochabamba 2 X 45 MW LM6000 gas turbines Natural gas
Bulo Bulo was built by a joint venture of NRG Energy, Vattenfall, and Pan American Energy LLC. It went commercial on 30 Jun 2000 with a 30yr generation license. In May 2003, Petrolera Chaco purchased the plant.
Entre Rios, Cochabamba 4 X 30 MW SGT-700 gas turbines natural gas
This project is a 60:40 JV of Ende and PDVSA and was the result of an Aug 2007 between Presidents Evo Morales and Hugo Chávez. It cost about $80mn and connects to the 230kV grid. Commercial operation was on 22 Jul 2010.
Guaracachi, Santa Cruz 210-MW, 2+1 CCGT plant with 6001FA gas turbines Natural gas
In Oct 2010, two 6FA gas turbines at Guaracachi in Santa Cruz were converted to combined-cycle operation. In addition to the HRSGs and steam set, the installation included a new 5-cell mechanical draft tower and a demineralized water treatment plant. The plant was 50%-owned by Rurelec PLC when nationalized by Bolivian President Evo Morales in Feb 2010.
