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Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk353 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk, located in Germany at coordinates 49.0130, 8.3040, is a prominent gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 353 MW. Operated by EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, this plant plays a critical role in Germany's energy landscape, particularly in the context of the country's ongoing energy transition known as the "Energiewende." Utilizing state-of-the-art gas turbine technology, Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk is designed to provide efficient and flexible power generation, enabling it to quickly respond to fluctuations in electricity demand. This capability is particularly important as Germany increases its reliance on renewable energy sources, which can be intermittent. The facility's strategic location enhances its significance to the local grid, ensuring that it can supply power during peak demand periods while also contributing to grid stability. As Germany works towards ambitious climate goals, the Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk exemplifies how gas-fired plants are being integrated into a more diverse energy mix to provide cleaner energy while maintaining reliability. The plant's operational efficiency and responsiveness make it a key asset in supporting Germany's transition towards a sustainable energy future.

Capacity
353 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Location
49.0130°, 8.3040°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 99. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #5,613 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,086 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.23% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG operates 83 plants totalling 7,384 MW

Regional density

126 plants within 100 km, 17,630 MW combined

Nearest plant: Stora Enso Maxau (3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 49.013000, 8.304000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
681.8 Kt
1392 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.09 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Closing Soon
2028
2 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
148.2K
cars per year
90.9K
homes per year
31.0M
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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