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Oulu is a 105 MW biomass power plant located in Finland, operated by Stora Enso Oyj Oulun tehdas. This facility also uses waste as a secondary fuel, enhancing its role in renewable energy production. It ranks as the 6th largest biomass plant in Finland. With a capacity of 105 MW, it accounts for 5.03% of Finland's total biomass capacity of 2,087 MW. Finland has a total of 36 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 2,087 MW. In comparison to the largest biomass plant, Toppila 1 ja 2 at 195 MW, Oulu is about 54% the size. Biomass energy plays a significant role in Finland's energy landscape, aiding in the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The use of biomass and waste aligns with Finland's objectives to minimize carbon emissions and promote renewable energy. The plant is located in northern Finland, approximately 10 km from the city of Oulu.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Stora Enso Oyj Oulun tehdas
Location
65.0124°, 25.4682°

Finland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 30. largest of 179 plants in Finland
  • #9,794 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #62 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.9% of the installed capacity of Finland
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Stora Enso Oyj Oulun tehdas operates 1 plants totalling 105 MW

Regional density

21 plants within 100 km, 906 MW combined

Nearest plant: Merikoski (1.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 65.012400, 25.468200
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
137.5 Kt
598 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.20 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
29.9K
cars per year
18.3K
homes per year
6.3M
trees to offset

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

FinlandEnergy Profile

179
Total Plants
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
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