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Power plants in Puerto Rico
A directory of 10 power plants in Puerto Rico with a combined installed capacity of 5,214 MW, mapped and ranked from open data — by fuel, capacity and emissions.
10power plants
5,214MW total capacity
2fuel types
0with asset-level CO₂
Power mix by fuel (Puerto Rico)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Puerto Rico
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguirre power station | Oil | 1,492 |
| 2 | Costa Sur power station | Gas | 1,090 |
| 3 | San Juan (PR) power station | Oil | 840 |
| 4 | Palo Seco power station | Oil | 752 |
| 5 | EcoElectrica power station | Gas | 574 |
| 6 | Cambalache power station | Oil | 246 |
| 7 | Mayaguez power station | Oil | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Puerto Rico?
There are 7 current or operating power-plant records in Puerto Rico in this open dataset, with about 5,214 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Puerto Rico?
Aguirre power station is the largest at about 1,492 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Puerto Rico?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (5 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.