HKW Merkenich is a 108 MW natural gas power plant located in Germany, operated by RheinEnergie AG and commissioned in 2004. It is part of Germany's extensive natural gas generation network. Ranked as the 63rd largest gas plant in Germany, HKW Merkenich represents 0.36% 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 largest gas plant in Germany, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, this facility is approximately one-twentieth the size. Natural gas is a vital energy source in Germany, providing about 20% of the country's electricity generation. The plant supports the transition towards cleaner energy sources, utilizing natural gas to reduce emissions. It is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 30 km from Düsseldorf.
22 years old
Germany, Europe
- 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
22 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
RheinEnergie AG operates 5 plants totalling 587 MW
161 plants within 100 km, 39,878 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
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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