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EC Toruń is a 106 MW gas-fired power plant located in Toruń, Poland, operated by Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Poland's gas generation capacity. It is the 20th largest gas plant in Poland. With 106 MW, it represents 2.12% of the country's total gas capacity of 4,994 MW. Poland has 27 gas plants with a combined capacity of 4,994 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Łęg Cogeneration and Power Plant at 480 MW, this facility is approximately 1/5th the size. Natural gas is increasingly significant in Poland's energy mix, providing a cleaner alternative to coal. The EC Toruń plant supports Poland's transition towards more sustainable energy sources while ensuring energy security. The facility is located approximately 200 km northwest of Warsaw.

Capacity
106 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
Location
53.0475°, 18.6932°

Poland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 102. largest of 318 plants in Poland
  • #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,222 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.13% of the installed capacity of Poland
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA operates 21 plants totalling 14,579 MW

Regional density

31 plants within 100 km, 4,233 MW combined

Nearest plant: FF Czernikowo (21.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 53.047500, 18.693200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
204.7 Kt
418 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.28 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.5K
cars per year
27.3K
homes per year
9.3M
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
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PolandEnergy Profile

318
Total Plants
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
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