Tawnaghmore is a 104 MW oil-fired power plant located in County Mayo, Ireland, operated by Endesa. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Ireland's overall energy generation capacity. It is 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, Tawnaghmore is approximately one-fifth the size. Oil contributes a small portion to Ireland's energy mix, accounting for about 1.3% of the total electricity generation. The country relies more on renewable sources and natural gas for its energy needs. The plant is situated approximately 250 km northwest of Dublin in the western region of Ireland.
24 years old
Ireland, Europe
- 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
24 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Endesa operates 26 plants totalling 11,469 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 200 MW combined
Source: All Island Project
Location
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
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