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CTE TAMARETE is a 104 MW gas-fired power plant located in Italy, operated by Tamarete Energia and commissioned in 2013. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Italy's energy supply. It ranks as the 102nd largest gas plant in Italy. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.13% of Italy's total gas capacity of 79,845 MW. Italy has 105 gas plants with a combined capacity of 79,845 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Italy, Alessandro Volta thermal power station at 3,600 MW, CTE TAMARETE is approximately 1/35 the size. Natural gas is a key component of Italy's energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on gas is driven by its import infrastructure and domestic production. The plant is situated in the Abruzzo region, approximately 150 km northeast of Rome.

Capacity
104 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Tamarete Energia
Location
42.3496°, 14.4039°

Italy, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 193. largest of 542 plants in Italy
  • #9,843 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,238 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.08% of the installed capacity of Italy
Age & fleet comparison

13 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Tamarete Energia operates 1 plants totalling 104 MW

Regional density

28 plants within 100 km, 6,908 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gissi power plant (35.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 42.349600, 14.403900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
200.9 Kt
410 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.61 Mt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2043
17 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
43.7K
cars per year
26.8K
homes per year
9.1M
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
Italy
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ItalyEnergy Profile

542
Total Plants
131.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroCoalOil
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