Roghan Road is a 2 MW waste-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (Qld) Pty Ltd since its commissioning. Ranked #31 of 50 waste plants in Australia, this facility contributes 1.06% of the country's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II at 16 MW, making Roghan Road 8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Wivenhoe Power Station (570 MW, Hydro), Wivenhoe Hydroelectric (500 MW, Hydro), and Swanbank E (385 MW, Gas). The plant is located in Queensland, approximately 50 km from Brisbane.
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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