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Komorany power plant239 MW Gas

Gas

Komorany power plant is a 239 MW gas power plant located in Czech Republic. Commissioned in 2005. Owned by United Energy.

Capacity
239 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
United Energy
Location
50.5217°, 13.5700°

Czech Republic, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 50.521700, 13.570000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
461.6 Kt
942 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.69 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
100.4K
cars per year
61.6K
homes per year
21.0M
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
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

Czech RepublicEnergy Profile

568
Total Stations
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
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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