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RAG Anthrazit Ibbenbüren GmbH33.4 MW Gas

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RAG Anthrazit Ibbenbüren GmbH is a gas power plant located in Germany. It has an installed capacity of 33.4 MW generated from gas energy. The plant was commissioned in 1985. It is operated by RAG Anthrazit Ibbenbüren GmbH.

Capacity
33.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1985

41 years old

Owner
RAG Anthrazit Ibbenbüren GmbH
Location
52.2859°, 7.7461°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 52.285900, 7.746100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
64.5 Kt
132 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.65 Mt
Over 41 years of operation
Past Retirement
2015
11 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
14.0K
cars per year
8.6K
homes per year
2.9M
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
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Stations
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

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