Fos-sur-Mer is a 40.462 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since 2012. Ranked #5 of 163 biomass plants in France. Its 40.462 MW represents 3.84% 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 this facility 5.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Thermal power plant of Aramon (1,370 MW, Coal), MARTIGUES PONTEAU (930 MW, Gas), and COMBIGOLFE (425 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, approximately 30 km northwest of Marseille.
12 years old
France, Europe
- 205. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #15,105 worldwide by installed capacity
- #271 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of France
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
161 plants within 100 km, 13,218 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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