Skeldon is a 30 MW biomass power plant in Guyana, operated by Guyana Power & Light and commissioned in 2008. Ranked #1 of 1 biomass plant in Guyana, Skeldon represents 100% of the country's biomass capacity, which totals 30 MW. The largest biomass plant in Guyana is Skeldon at 30 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. Skeldon is located in the East Berbice-Corentyne region, approximately 120 km from Georgetown.
18 years old
Guyana, South America
- 2. largest of 5 plants in Guyana
- #16,429 worldwide by installed capacity
- #338 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 22.01% of the installed capacity of Guyana
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Guyana Power & Light operates 5 plants totalling 136 MW
Source: Guyana Power and Light
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guyana- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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