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Termoeléctrica da Figueira da Foz34.3 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Termoeléctrica da Figueira da Foz is a 34.3 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2009. It operates within the biomass energy sector. Ranked #6 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, this facility contributes 7.57% to the country's total biomass capacity of 453 MW. The largest biomass plant in Portugal is Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) at 95 MW, making Termoeléctrica da Figueira da Foz 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Lares (826 MW, Gas), Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) (95 MW, Biomass), and Chão Falcão (80.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Coimbra District, approximately 200 km from Lisbon.

Capacity
34.3 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Altri, SGPS, S.A.
Location
40.0529°, -8.8762°

Portugal, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 64. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
  • #15,960 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #320 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.23% of the installed capacity of Portugal
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Altri, SGPS, S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 69 MW

Regional density

89 plants within 100 km, 4,395 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) (1.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 40.052900, -8.876200
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
44.9 Kt
195 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
763.6 Kt
Over 17 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
9.8K
cars per year
6.0K
homes per year
2.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Biomass
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Portugal
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PortugalEnergy Profile

462
Total Plants
14.7 GW
Total Capacity
WindGasHydroCoal
Top Fuels

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