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Duisburg Ruhrort power plant, operated by ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG, is an important gas-fired facility situated in Germany. With a capacity of 315 MW, this plant plays a key role in the energy generation landscape of the region. Located at coordinates 51.4597, 6.7306, Duisburg Ruhrort is strategically positioned to meet the energy demands of both industrial processes and residential consumers in a densely populated area. The facility utilizes gas turbine technology, known for its efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants. This makes Duisburg Ruhrort a vital asset in Germany's energy transition, as the country strives to reduce its carbon footprint and move towards more sustainable energy sources. The operational context of this power plant is particularly relevant, as Germany has been at the forefront of integrating renewable energy into its grid while maintaining stability and reliability. The combination of gas generation with increasing renewable contributions helps to ensure that energy supply remains consistent, particularly during periods of fluctuating renewable generation. Duisburg Ruhrort thus exemplifies how traditional energy sources can complement the growing share of renewables, supporting Germany's ambitious energy policies aimed at achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2045.

Capacity
315 MW
Commissioning Year
1972

54 years old

Owner
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG
Location
51.4597°, 6.7306°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 109. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #5,931 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,225 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.21% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

54 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG operates 2 plants totalling 700 MW

Regional density

172 plants within 100 km, 41,602 MW combined

Nearest plant: HKW Sachtleben (2.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 51.459700, 6.730600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
608.4 Kt
1242 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
32.86 Mt
Over 54 years of operation
Past Retirement
2002
24 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
132.3K
cars per year
81.1K
homes per year
27.7M
trees to offset

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
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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