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GuD Marienehe is a 108 MW natural gas power plant located in Germany, operated by Stadtwerke Rostock AG and commissioned in 1996. It contributes to the country's natural gas power generation capacity. GuD Marienehe ranks as the 63rd largest gas plant in Germany. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 0.36% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The country has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Germany, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, this facility is about one-twentieth the size. Natural gas is an important part of Germany's energy mix, supplying around 20% of the electricity generation. The facility plays a role in providing flexible energy solutions, complementing renewable sources. It is situated in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, approximately 200 km from Berlin.

Capacity
108 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Stadtwerke Rostock AG
Location
54.1255°, 12.0819°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 211. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,206 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.07% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

30 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Stadtwerke Rostock AG operates 1 plants totalling 108 MW

Regional density

63 plants within 100 km, 2,207 MW combined

Nearest plant: Kraftwerk Rostock (3.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 54.125500, 12.081900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
208.6 Kt
426 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.26 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.4K
cars per year
27.8K
homes per year
9.5M
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
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