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Rhode is a 104 MW oil-fired power plant located in County Offaly, Ireland, operated by Endesa. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to the national energy grid. It ranks as the 5th largest oil plant in Ireland. With 104 MW, it represents 9.08% 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 in Ireland, Tarbert at 488 MW, Rhode is about one-fifth the size. Oil plays a minor role in Ireland's energy landscape, making up roughly 1.3% of total electricity generation. The country predominantly utilizes renewable energy and natural gas. The plant is located approximately 120 km southwest of Dublin in the Midlands region of Ireland.

Capacity
104 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Endesa
Location
53.3594°, -7.2130°

Ireland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 17. largest of 59 plants in Ireland
  • #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #448 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 1.22% of the installed capacity of Ireland
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Endesa operates 26 plants totalling 11,469 MW

Regional density

26 plants within 100 km, 3,329 MW combined

Nearest plant: Mount Lucas (8.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 53.359400, -7.213000
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
207.3 Kt
319 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.97 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.1K
cars per year
27.6K
homes per year
9.4M
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
Top Fuels

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