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GuD Tiefstack is a 127 MW gas-fired power plant located in Hamburg, Germany, operated by Vattenfall Europe Wärme Aktiengesellschaft since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Germany's overall gas generation capacity. It is the 56th largest gas plant in Germany. With 127 MW, it represents 0.42% of the country's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, GuD Tiefstack is approximately one-sixteenth the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Germany's energy mix, accounting for about 24% of the country's electricity generation. The plant's operation aligns with Germany's strategy to transition towards cleaner energy sources. It is situated in the northern part of the country, approximately 20 km southwest of the city center of Hamburg.

Capacity
127 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Vattenfall Europe Wärme Aktiengesellschaft
Location
53.5267°, 10.0658°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 191. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #9,070 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,055 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Vattenfall Europe Wärme Aktiengesellschaft operates 4 plants totalling 378 MW

Regional density

67 plants within 100 km, 10,106 MW combined

Nearest plant: Müllverwertung Borsigstraße MVB (0.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 53.526700, 10.065800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
245.3 Kt
501 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.17 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
53.3K
cars per year
32.7K
homes per year
11.2M
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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