Egger Kraftwerk Briilon 2 is a 13.5 MW gas power plant in Germany, operated by Egger Kraftwerk Brilon GmbH since 1996. Ranked #166 of 199 gas plants in Germany, it represents 0.04% of the total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making Egger Kraftwerk Briilon 148.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Waldeck 2 (480 MW, Hydro), Waldeck1/Bringhausen (143 MW, Hydro), and Hemfurth (40 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 80 km from Dortmund.
30 years old
Germany, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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