Colombia
power plants.
Colombia has 141 operating power plants in the catalog, 20,977 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 20 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 57.8% of operating capacity (12,117 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 20.5%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Guavio Hydroelectric Plant (1,250 MW, recorded start year 1990).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Colombia electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Colombia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Colombia
This table includes 10 of the 13 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Colombia get its electricity?
Across the 141 operating plants in the catalog, Colombia's capacity is led by hydro at 57.8% (12,117 MW), then natural gas at 20.5% and solar at 12.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Colombia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Colombia is Guavio Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 1,250 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1990.
How many power plants does Colombia have?
The catalog tracks 141 operating power plants in Colombia, with 20,977 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 20 MW of capacity.
Can I see Colombia's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Colombia to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.