Lapouyade is an 8.74 MW biomass power plant in France, operated since its commissioning year. Ranked #36 of 163 biomass plants in France, Lapouyade's 8.74 MW represents 0.83% 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 Lapouyade 24 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Blayais Nuclear Power Plant (3,640 MW, Nuclear), BLAYAIS (3,640 MW, Nuclear), and Centre de traitement et de valorisation des déchets Astria (22 MW, Other). The facility is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 60 km northwest of Bordeaux.
France, Europe
- 989. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #25,452 worldwide by installed capacity
- #775 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
76 plants within 100 km, 8,281 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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