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Myllykoski vp32.8 MW Gas

Gas

Myllykoski vp is a 32.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Finland, operated by UPM. The facility also utilizes oil as a secondary fuel and was commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #11 of 15 gas plants in Finland, Myllykoski vp contributes 1.71% of Finland's total gas capacity of 1,918 MW. The largest gas plant in Finland is Vuosaari B at 485 MW, making Myllykoski vp 14.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kuusamo (6 MW, Biomass) and Myllykoski (1.3 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Finland's northern region, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city, Oulu.

Capacity
32.8 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
UPM
Location
65.9667°, 29.1833°

Finland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 65.966700, 29.183300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Finland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FinlandEnergy Profile
179
Total Plants
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
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