Arlanxeo Emulsion Rubber France is an 11.794 MW gas power plant in France, commissioned in 2018. Ranked #17 of 25 gas plants in France, it represents 0.19% of the country's total gas capacity of 6,062 MW. The largest gas plant in France is MARTIGUES PONTEAU at 930 MW, making Arlanxeo 79 times smaller. Nearby plants include RHINAU (167.8 MW, Hydro) and STRASBOURG (148 MW, Hydro), along with Rheinkraftwerk Iffezheim (146 MW, Hydro). It is located in the Grand Est region, approximately 10 km from Strasbourg.
8 years old
France, Europe
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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