Leiden power station is an 81 MW gas power plant in the Netherlands. Ranked #37 of 39 gas plants in the Netherlands. Its 81 MW represents 0.3% of the Netherlands' total gas capacity of 26,558 MW. The largest gas plant in the Netherlands is Eems at 2,465 MW, making Leiden 30.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hemwegcentrale (1,085 MW, Gas), Enecogen power plant (870 MW, Gas), and Rijnmond Energie (820 MW, Gas). The facility is located in South Holland, approximately 30 km northeast of The Hague.
16 years old
Netherlands, Europe
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
Netherlands- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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