Kotka is a 72 MW biomass power plant in Finland, operated by Kotka Mills Oy. It utilizes biomass as its primary fuel and has a secondary fuel source of gas. The plant is located at coordinates 60.4667, 26.9167. Ranked #16 of 36 biomass plants in Finland, Kotka's 72 MW represents 3.45% of Finland's total biomass capacity of 2,087 MW. The largest biomass plant in Finland is Toppila 1 ja 2 at 195 MW, making Kotka 2.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kuusankoski bv (76 MW, Biomass), Kuusankoski ve (30 MW, Hydro), and Ahvenkoski (24 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Kymenlaakso region, approximately 130 km northeast of Helsinki.
Finland, Europe
- 46. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #11,613 worldwide by installed capacity
- #145 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.61% of the installed capacity of Finland
Kotka Mills Oy operates 1 plants totalling 72 MW
27 plants within 100 km, 1,936 MW combined
Source: Finnish Energy Authority
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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