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MICHELIN ARANDA31.866 MW Gas

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MICHELIN ARANDA is a 31.866 MW gas-fired power plant in Spain, operated by ENERGYWORKS ARANDA S.L. since 2003. Ranked #67 of 84 gas plants in Spain, its 31.866 MW represents 0.07% of Spain's total gas capacity of 48,147 MW. The largest gas plant in Spain is BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, making MICHELIN ARANDA 52.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include P.E. LA PENA I (69 MW, Wind), LAS VINAS (38 MW, Wind), and EL NEGREDO (18 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the province of Soria, approximately 150 km northeast of Madrid.

Capacity
31.866 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
ENERGYWORKS ARANDA S.L.
Location
41.6704°, -3.6892°

Spain, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 41.670400, -3.689200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
61.6 Kt
126 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.42 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2033
7 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
13.4K
cars per year
8.2K
homes per year
2.8M
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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