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CRISTOBAL COLON390.94 MW Natural Gas

Gas

The Cristobal Colon Power Plant, located in Spain, is a modern gas-fired energy generation facility with a capacity of 390.94 MW. Commissioned in 2006, this power plant, operated by ENDESA GENERACION S.A., employs cutting-edge gas turbine technology to provide efficient and reliable electricity. Its coordinates, 37.2156° N and -6.9430° W, place it in the vibrant energy landscape of Andalusia, contributing significantly to the regional grid. As Spain seeks to diversify its energy resources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the Cristobal Colon Power Plant plays a vital role in ensuring stable energy supply while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. The plant stands as a testament to Spain's commitment to modernizing its energy infrastructure to meet both current and future energy demands sustainably.

Capacity
390.94 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
ENDESA GENERACION S.A.
Location
37.2156°, -6.9430°

Spain, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 99. largest of 981 plants in Spain
  • #5,370 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,970 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.32% of the installed capacity of Spain
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

ENDESA GENERACION S.A. operates 57 plants totalling 13,745 MW

Regional density

58 plants within 100 km, 4,177 MW combined

Nearest plant: TIOXIDE EUROPE S.L. (4.8 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 37.215600, -6.943000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
755.1 Kt
1541 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.10 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2036
10 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
164.2K
cars per year
100.7K
homes per year
34.3M
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
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

SpainEnergy Profile

981
Total Plants
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearWind
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