- The 24 MW diesel turbine at the Tarapacá Power Plant's operation represents an important milestone, enabling the company to progress with the full dismantling of the thermal complex and to strengthen a cleaner, more sustainable energy mix.
March 9, 2026, Enel Generación finalized the permanent disconnection of the Tarapacá Generation Turbine (TGTAR) at the Tarapacá Thermoelectric Complex, aligning with its commitment to the country's Energy Transition and increasing renewable energy sources.
This involves the shutdown of a 24 MW diesel turbine, installed in 1998 in Central Tarapacá, which has contributed to the National Electric System so far. At authorities' request, the unit was kept on standby to support contingency situations or operational requirements of the System.
The unit also took part in the Service Recovery Plan maneuvers, contributing extra energy that supported the restoration of the National Electric System's operations.
With this milestone and after meeting all environmental obligations and regulations, Enel annually removes about 3,500 m³ of diesel from its energy mix, marking a tangible step forward in lowering emissions from thermal power generation.
Furthermore, this represents a new phase in the full dismantling of the Tarapacá Thermoelectric Complex, which is now in the safety shutdown stage per its Environmental Qualification Resolution. This is part of the overall decommissioning plan for the facilities and the phased overhaul of the company's power generation assets.