Venezuela
power plants.
Venezuela has 23 operating power plants in the catalog, 18,357 MW in all. The catalog also marks 19 plants as Retired, with 7,943 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 87.2% of operating capacity (16,010 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 12.2%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Guri Hydroelectric Plant (10,200 MW, recorded start year 1986).
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: .
Venezuela 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 Venezuela
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Venezuela
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. 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 Venezuela get its electricity?
Across the 23 operating plants in the catalog, Venezuela's capacity is led by hydro at 87.2% (16,010 MW), then natural gas at 12.2% and oil at 0.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Venezuela?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Venezuela is Guri Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 10,200 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1986.
How many power plants does Venezuela have?
The catalog tracks 23 operating power plants in Venezuela, with 18,357 MW in all. It also marks 19 plants as Retired, with 7,943 MW of capacity.
Can I see Venezuela's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Venezuela 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.