Broadmeadows is a 12.2 MW waste-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (Victoria) Pty Ltd. Ranked #2 of 50 waste plants in Australia, this facility contributes 6.47% of Australia's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II at 16 MW, making Broadmeadows 1.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Newport (500 MW, Gas), Laverton North (312 MW, Gas), and Somerton Power Station (170 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Victoria, approximately 20 km from Melbourne.
25 years old
Australia, Oceania
- 445. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #22,457 worldwide by installed capacity
- #318 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Australia
25 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Energy Developments LFG (Victoria) Pty Ltd operates 5 plants totalling 37 MW
33 plants within 100 km, 2,359 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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