Browns Plains is a 2.2 MW waste-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (Qld) Pty Ltd and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #27 of 50 waste plants in Australia, Browns Plains' 2.2 MW represents 1.17% of Australia's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II at 16 MW, making Browns Plains 7.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Wivenhoe Power Station (570 MW, Hydro), Wivenhoe Hydroelectric (500 MW, Hydro), and Swanbank E (385 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 30 km west of Brisbane.
Australia, Oceania
- 561. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #33,565 worldwide by installed capacity
- #807 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
Energy Developments LFG (Qld) Pty Ltd operates 2 plants totalling 4 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 1,966 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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