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Heizkraftwerke an der Friedensbrücke122 MW Natural Gas

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Heizkraftwerke an der Friedensbrücke is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Heizkraftwerk Würzburg GmbH. The facility generates electricity and heat, contributing to the local energy supply. This plant ranks as the 58th largest gas facility in Germany. With a capacity of 122 MW, it accounts for 0.4% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW, and the largest gas plant, Gersteinwerk, has a capacity of 2,004 MW, making Heizkraftwerke an der Friedensbrücke approximately one-sixteenth the size of that facility. Natural gas plays a vital role in Germany's energy landscape, providing a flexible energy source that complements renewable generation. The country is transitioning towards a lower carbon footprint, with gas serving as a bridge fuel. The plant is located in Bavaria, approximately 100 km from Frankfurt.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Heizkraftwerk Würzburg GmbH
Location
49.8000°, 9.9231°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 197. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #9,191 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,088 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Heizkraftwerk Würzburg GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW

Regional density

121 plants within 100 km, 7,071 MW combined

Nearest plant: Turbosatz 1 (5.2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 49.800000, 9.923100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
235.7 Kt
481 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.66 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.2K
cars per year
31.4K
homes per year
10.7M
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
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