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Elektrocieplownia Nowa Sarzyna116 MW Gas

Gas

Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna is a 116 MW gas-fired power plant located in Poland, operated by Polenergia Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna Sp. z o.o. The facility was commissioned in 2000 and serves as a part of Poland's energy infrastructure. This plant ranks as the 18th largest gas plant in Poland. With a capacity of 116 MW, it represents 2.32% of Poland's total gas capacity of 4,994 MW. Poland has 27 gas plants with a combined capacity of 4,994 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Łęg Cogeneration and power plant at 480 MW, Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna is approximately 24.2% the size. Gas plays a vital role in Poland's energy mix, contributing to the transition from coal-based generation. The country is working towards increasing its gas capacity to diversify its energy sources. The plant is located approximately 100 km northeast of Rzeszów in the southeastern region of Poland.

Capacity
116 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Polenergia Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna Sp. z o.o.
Location
50.3170°, 22.3238°

Poland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 50.317002, 22.323842
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
224.1 Kt
457 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.83 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.7K
cars per year
29.9K
homes per year
10.2M
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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