Huntly (unit 6) is a 60 MW gas power plant in New Zealand, operated by Genesis Energy since 2004. Ranked #2 of 3 gas plants in New Zealand. Its 60 MW represents 11.83% of New Zealand's total gas capacity of 507 MW. The largest gas plant in New Zealand is Huntly (CC) at 403 MW, making Huntly (unit 6) 6.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Huntly (steam) (500 MW, Coal), Huntly (CC) (403 MW, Gas), and Karapiro (96 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the North Island region of New Zealand, approximately 70 km south of Auckland.
22 years old
New Zealand, Oceania
- 27. largest of 43 plants in New Zealand
- #12,271 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,610 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.9% of the installed capacity of New Zealand
22 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Genesis Energy operates 7 plants totalling 1,251 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 1,353 MW combined
Source: Genesis Energy
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
New Zealand- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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