Pierrelatte is a 12 MW biomass power plant in France, ranking among 163 biomass plants in the country. The total biomass capacity in France is 1,053 MW. Ranked #19 of 163 biomass plants in France, Pierrelatte's 12 MW represents 1.14% of the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making this facility 17.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include TRICASTIN 1 (3,660 MW, Nuclear), Tricastin nuclear power plant (3,660 MW, Nuclear), and CRUAS (3,660 MW, Nuclear). The plant is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 150 km from Marseille.
France, Europe
- 519. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
157 plants within 100 km, 18,979 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
Nearby Power Plants
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