Dunkerque is a 7.15 MW biomass power plant in France, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is part of the country's efforts to utilize biomass resources for energy production. Ranked #41 of 163 biomass plants in France, Dunkerque accounts for 0.68% 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 Dunkerque 29.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include GRAVELINES (5460 MW, Nuclear) and DK6 (796 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in the northern region of France, approximately 20 km from Dunkirk.
15 years old
France, Europe
- 1,129. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #26,568 worldwide by installed capacity
- #830 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
123 plants within 100 km, 18,846 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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