PetroSA Biogas Plant is a 4.2 MW waste power plant in South Africa, operated by The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa since 2007. Ranked #3 of 6 waste plants in South Africa, it represents 9.86% of the country's total waste capacity of 43 MW. The largest waste plant in South Africa is Hernic Waste Heat Plant at 25 MW, making PetroSA 5.95 times smaller. Nearby plants include Gourikwa Power Station (746 MW, Gas), Gourikwa (740 MW, Oil), and George Airport (0.75 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Western Cape province, approximately 400 km from Cape Town.
19 years old
South Africa, Africa
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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