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Centrale thermique de Auguette106.4 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Centrale thermique de Auguette is a 106.4 MW gas-fired power plant located in France. It is operated as part of the country's energy generation portfolio and contributes to the gas sector. This facility ranks as the 14th largest gas plant in France. With a capacity of 106.4 MW, it represents 1.76% of the country's total gas capacity of 6,062 MW. France has 25 gas plants with a combined capacity of 6,062 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, MARTIGUES PONTEAU at 930 MW, Centrale thermique de Auguette is approximately one-ninth the size. Gas-fired power plants are essential for meeting France's energy needs, especially during peak demand periods. The plant is situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, approximately 30 km from Marseille.

Capacity
106.4 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Engie
Location
43.3816°, 5.0097°

France, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 128. largest of 2,195 plants in France
  • #9,768 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,220 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of France
Operator portfolio

Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW

Regional density

152 plants within 100 km, 5,859 MW combined

Nearest plant: MARTIGUES PONTEAU (2.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 43.381589, 5.009677
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
205.5 Kt
419 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.7K
cars per year
27.4K
homes per year
9.3M
trees to offset

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

FranceEnergy Profile

2,195
Total Plants
192.2 GW
Total Capacity
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