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Marcinelle Energie (Carsid)405 MW Gas

Gas

Marcinelle Energie (Carsid) is a gas power plant located in Belgium. It has an installed capacity of 405 MW generated from gas energy. The plant was commissioned in 2011.

Capacity
405 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Engie
Location
50.4138°, 4.4067°

Belgium, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 50.413800, 4.406700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
782.3 Kt
1597 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.73 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
170.1K
cars per year
104.3K
homes per year
35.6M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Belgium
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

BelgiumEnergy Profile

69
Total Stations
13.4 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasHydroWind
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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