Pontenx-les-Forges is a 2.5 MW biomass power plant in France, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #70 of 163 biomass plants in France. Its 2.5 MW represents 0.24% 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 Pontenx-les-Forges 84 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Lüe (34.7 MW, Solar), Rion-des-Landes (31.7 MW, Solar), and Castets (25.1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 100 km from Bordeaux.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 1,565. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #33,017 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,117 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
80 plants within 100 km, 1,284 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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