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Joensuu68 MW Gas

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Joensuu is a gas power plant located in Finland. It has an installed capacity of 68 MW generated from gas energy. It is operated by Fortum Power and Heat Oy.

Capacity
68 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Fortum Power and Heat Oy
Location
64.6667°, 27.1333°

Finland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 64.666700, 27.133300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
131.3 Kt
268 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.97 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
28.6K
cars per year
17.5K
homes per year
6.0M
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
Finland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

FinlandEnergy Profile

179
Total Stations
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
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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