Lucas Heights II is a 16 MW waste-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 50 waste plants in Australia, this facility contributes 8.48% of Australia's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II itself at 16 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Smithfield Energy (170.9 MW, Gas), Appin (55.6 MW, Gas), and Warragamba (50 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in New South Wales, approximately 30 km southwest of Sydney.
16 years old
Australia, Oceania
- 425. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #20,858 worldwide by installed capacity
- #255 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Australia
16 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Energy Developments LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd operates 4 plants totalling 26 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 1,357 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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