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Warmtekrachtcentrale

Gas

The Warmtekrachtcentrale is a key infrastructure asset in Netherlands's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Technische Universiteit Delft, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1957, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Netherlands, Warmtekrachtcentrale occupies the #38 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Netherlands's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 26,558 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Netherlands is the Eems with an output of 2,465 MW, making the Warmtekrachtcentrale approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Netherlands's aggregate generation capacity of 42,922 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Netherlands consumes 4 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 51.9998° latitude and 4.3691° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Maasvlakte 3 (coal-fired, 1100 MW), the Maasvlakte (MV1 and MV2) (coal-fired, 1040 MW), the Enecogen power plant (gas-fired, 870 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Netherlands.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1957

69 years old

Owner
Technische Universiteit Delft
Location
51.9998°, 4.3691°

Netherlands, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 51.999795, 4.369117
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 69 years of operation
Past Retirement
1987
39 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
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
Netherlands
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

NetherlandsEnergy Profile

253
Total Plants
42.9 GW
Total Capacity
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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