Bénac is a 1.67 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #90 of 163 biomass plants in France, Bénac's capacity represents 0.16% of France's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Bénac 125 times smaller. Nearby plants include PRAGNERES (189.2 MW, Hydro) and Artouste (88 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 100 km southwest of Toulouse.
France, Europe
- 1,765. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #35,449 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,245 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
107 plants within 100 km, 2,115 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
Nearby Power Plants
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