How much electricity does Guatemala have?

As of 2020, Guatemala had 4110 MW of installed electrical capacity, based primarily on hydro power (38.38%), fossil fuels (30.36%), and biomass (25.20%). Other renewable sources represented a much smaller percentage of capacity, including wind (2.61%), solar (2.25%) and geothermal energy (1.20%).

How many power plants are in Guatemala?

Guatemala has 69 utility-scale power plants in operation, with a total capacity of 3421.5 MW. This data is a derivitive set of data gathered by source mentioned below. Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth

How is electricity regulated in Guatemala?

Guatemala's electricity industry is regulated by the General Electricity Act (Ley General de Electricidad) and the CNEE (Comisión Nacional de Energía Eléctrica). The DGH (General Direction of Hydrocarbons) regulates the hydrocarbon sub-sector.

What is the most important pipeline in Guatemala?

Guatemala's most important pipeline is the 474 km Hydrocarbons Stationary Transport System, which brings oil from the Campo Xan and Rubelsanto fields to the Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla export terminal.

What does Mem do in Guatemala?

A critical pillar for achieving Guatemala's goals is the reduction of deforestation. MEM (Ministerio de Energía y Minas) is responsible for policy development, planning, and programming of all things related to the energy sector.

Where does oil come from in Guatemala?

Oil and gas is imported primarily from the United States and Mexico. Guatemala's most important pipeline is the 474 km Hydrocarbons Stationary Transport System, which brings oil from the Campo Xan and Rubelsanto fields to the Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla export terminal.