ENCE - PONTEVEDRA is a 26.62 MW gas-fired power plant in Spain, operated by GRUPO EMPRESARIAL ENCE S.A. since 2008. Ranked #68 of 84 gas plants in Spain. Its 26.62 MW represents 0.06% of Spain's 48,147 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Spain is BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, making ENCE - PONTEVEDRA 62.8 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Alto Minho I (240 MW, Wind), TAMBRE II GRUPO 1 (73.04 MW, Hydro), and P.E. TEA (48.1 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Galicia, approximately 30 km southwest of Santiago de Compostela.
18 years old
Spain, Europe
Location
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
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