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Cushaling is a 116 MW oil-fired power plant located in Ireland, operated by Edenderry. This facility contributes to the country's oil power generation since its commissioning. It plays a part in Ireland's overall energy landscape. Cushaling ranks as the 4th largest oil plant in Ireland. With 116 MW, it accounts for 10.13% of the country's total oil capacity of 1,146 MW. Ireland has 6 oil plants with a combined capacity of 1,146 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Tarbert at 488 MW, Cushaling is approximately 24% the size. Oil contributes to about 13% of Ireland's total electricity generation. The country utilizes oil primarily for backup generation and in regions where renewable sources are less viable. Cushaling is located approximately 160 km southwest of Dublin in County Offaly.

Capacity
116 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Edenderry
Location
53.2926°, -7.0866°

Ireland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 16. largest of 59 plants in Ireland
  • #9,440 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #426 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 1.36% of the installed capacity of Ireland
Operator portfolio

Edenderry operates 2 plants totalling 234 MW

Regional density

21 plants within 100 km, 3,182 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mount Lucas (9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 53.292600, -7.086600
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.2 Kt
356 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.3K
cars per year
30.8K
homes per year
10.5M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Ireland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IrelandEnergy Profile

59
Total Plants
8.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindOilCoal
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