Arques is an 8.9 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #33 of 163 biomass plants in France, it accounts for 0.85% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Arques 23.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include GRAVELINES (5,460 MW, Nuclear), Gravelines Nuclear Power Station (5,460 MW, Nuclear), and DK6 (796 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Hauts-de-France region, approximately 20 km from Dunkirk.
15 years old
France, Europe
- 974. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #25,387 worldwide by installed capacity
- #770 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
141 plants within 100 km, 17,495 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
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
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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