
South America can increase gas generation capacity by nearly 70%
South America can increase gas generation capacity by almost 70%, according to the Global Energy Monitor. There are currently 146 gas-fired power plants operating in the region with a total capacity of 60.4 GW and 13 facilities with 5.1 GW are under construction. Moreover, 30 plants with 35.7 GW are at the pre-investment stage.