Erweiterung Energiezentrale 2003 is a 7.44 MW gas power plant in Germany, operated by Flughafen München GmbH since 2003. Ranked #195 of 199 gas plants in Germany, it accounts for 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making this facility 270 times smaller. Nearby plants include Irsching Power Station (1,822 MW, Gas), Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Irsching (1,391 MW, Gas), and Kraftwerk Ingolstadt (840 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Bavaria, approximately 30 km northeast of Munich.
23 years old
Germany, Europe
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
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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