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Gönyűi Erőmű426.6 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Gönyűi Erőmű is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in Hungary, with a capacity of 426.6 MW. This power plant plays an essential role in the national energy landscape, providing crucial support to the local grid. Equipped with advanced gas turbine technology, Gönyűi Erőmű ensures efficient energy generation while adhering to modern environmental standards. The facility's coordinates, 47.7384, 17.8033, place it strategically to serve the energy needs of the surrounding areas effectively. Hungary's energy policy emphasizes diversification and sustainability, making natural gas a key transitional fuel as the country works towards increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. Gönyűi Erőmű complements this transition by offering flexible generation capabilities that can quickly respond to fluctuations in demand and renewable generation. The plant's operations not only contribute to energy security but also align with Hungary's goals for reducing carbon emissions. As the country continues its journey towards a greener energy future, Gönyűi Erőmű remains a vital component of the national grid, balancing energy requirements with environmental stewardship.

Capacity
426.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
MVM Group
Location
47.7384°, 17.8033°

Hungary, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 5. largest of 18 plants in Hungary
  • #5,074 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,855 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 6.78% of the installed capacity of Hungary
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

MVM Group operates 9 plants totalling 4,581 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 47.738400, 17.803300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
824.0 Kt
1682 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.18 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
179.1K
cars per year
109.9K
homes per year
37.5M
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
Hungary
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

HungaryEnergy Profile

18
Total Plants
6.3 GW
Total Capacity
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