Nîmes is an 11.382 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #25 of 163 biomass plants in France, Nîmes accounts for 1.08% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Nîmes 18.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include the Thermal power plant of Aramon (1,370 MW, Coal), CADEROUSSE (156 MW, Hydro), and Phénix (130 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 20 km northeast of Nîmes.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 737. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #23,160 worldwide by installed capacity
- #685 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW
164 plants within 100 km, 19,914 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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