Lucas Heights I is a 5.39 MW waste power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd. Ranked #11 of 50 waste plants in Australia, it represents 2.86% of the country's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II at 16 MW, making Lucas Heights I 2.96 times smaller. Nearby plants include Smithfield Energy (170.9 MW, Gas), Appin (55.6 MW, Gas), and Warragamba (50 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in New South Wales, approximately 50 km from Sydney.
Australia, Oceania
- 503. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #28,114 worldwide by installed capacity
- #514 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
Energy Developments LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd operates 4 plants totalling 26 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 1,368 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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