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CFE starts thermoelectric operation Altar for peak demand season

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The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) began on Wednesday the commercial operation of the Central de Combustion Interna Altar, located in Sonora, which with 22 units of generation and a total capacity of 202 megawatts will participate in the sale of energy contracted by large users that can be the company's own distribution units in the wholesale electricity market (MEM), with spot prices that give greater profitability to the business.This th…

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Central of the CFE will benefit 660 thousand inhabitants

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported that yesterday the Central de Combustion Interna Altar, located in Sonora, came into operation, which will power the Baja California Electric System and increase generation in summer, when the demand for electricity is rising. According to the company, the new facilities will benefit more than 660 thousand inhabitants of Sonora and Baja California.

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CFE lights up new plant in Sonora to stop blackouts, will that be enough?

In view of the proximity of the summer, the season with the greatest risk of blackouts in the country, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) began the commercial operations of the Central de Combustion Interna Altar, located in the Great Desert of Altar, Sonora. According to the CFE, the plant was designed to strengthen the Lower California Electricity System and improve the reliability of supply in the region. Thus, it is sought to support t…

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Commence Central Operations of Internal Combustion Altar, in Sonora

On March 26, a commercial operation entered the Wholesale Electricity Market, the Altar Internal Combustion Center, which is aimed at strengthening the Baja California electricity system. This power plant has 22 generation units that provide a total capacity of 200 megawatts (MW). “It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a high response capacity, which will allow it to bring greater stability to the National Transmission Network,” th…

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CFE initiates commercial operations of Central de Combustion Internal Altar for the benefit of BC and Sonora - Industry & Energy Magazine

This CFE project will provide a total capacity of 202 MW and will benefit more than 660 thousand inhabitants of Sonora and Baja California The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported that on March 26, 2025, they started commercial operations in the Wholesale Electricity Market, the Altar Internal Combustion Central, located in the state of Sonora. Through a statement it was announced that these facilities have 22 generation units that prov…

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CFE puts in operation Central Internal Combustion Altar

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported the commercial launch of the Central de Combustion Interna Altar in Sonora. The unit has 22 units of generation that provide a total capacity of 202 megawatts and, due to its geographical location to the northwest of the Great Altar Desert, the energy generated will strengthen the Lower California Electric System. The national electricity indicated that this plant will guarantee the supply of ene…

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