Kourou is a 20 MW gas power plant in French Guiana, operated by Électricité de France. Ranked #2 of 2 gas plants in French Guiana. Its capacity represents 21.74% of the country's total gas capacity of 92 MW. The largest gas plant in French Guiana is Dégrad des Cannes at 72 MW, making Kourou 3.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Petit Saut (113.6 MW, Hydro) and Dégrad des Cannes (72 MW, Gas). The facility is located near Kourou, approximately 15 km from the city center.
French Guiana, Other
- 3. largest of 4 plants in French Guiana
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,200 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 9.5% of the installed capacity of French Guiana
Électricité de France operates 53 plants totalling 102,512 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 238 MW combined
Source: EDF Guiana
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
French Guiana- Continent
- Other
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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