MAHON TG4 is a 50 MW gas power plant in Spain, operated by GAS Y ELECTRICIDAD GENERACION S.A.U since 2008. Ranked #61 of 84 gas plants in Spain. Its 50 MW represents 0.1% of Spain's 48,147 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Spain is BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, making this facility 33.42 times smaller. Nearby plants include MAHON 10 BURMEISTER N 2 (195.2 MW, Oil), Parc eòlic Milà (0 MW, Unknown), and Granja solar de Son Salomó (0 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Balearic Islands, approximately 5 km from Mahón.
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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