Centrale Termoelettrica di Sesto San Giovanni— 106 MW Natural Gas
Centrale Termoelettrica di Sesto San Giovanni is a 106 MW gas-fired power plant located in Lombardy, Italy, operated by Edison. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the gas generation capacity in the region. It is the 101st largest gas plant in Italy. With 106 MW, it represents 0.13% of the country's total gas capacity of 79,845 MW. Italy has 105 gas plants with a combined capacity of 79,845 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Alessandro Volta Thermal Power Station at 3,600 MW, this facility is approximately 1/34th the size. Gas plays a crucial role in Italy's energy landscape, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity generation. The Centrale Termoelettrica di Sesto San Giovanni supports Italy's energy needs while contributing to efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The plant is located approximately 10 km northeast of Milan.
21 years old
Italy, Europe
- 189. largest of 542 plants in Italy
- #9,770 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,222 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Italy
21 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Edison operates 16 plants totalling 5,097 MW
79 plants within 100 km, 21,850 MW combined
Nearest plant: Centrale elettrica di Santa Radegonda (9.8 km)
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
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
Italy- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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