PLANTA SECADO TERMICO DE LODOS E.R.A.R. DE BUTARQUE is an 18 MW gas power plant in Spain, operated by SUFI SA (70%) and CADAGUA SA (30%). Ranked #74 of 84 gas plants in Spain, it accounts for 0.04% of the country's total gas capacity of 48,147 MW. The largest gas plant in Spain is BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, making this facility 92.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include PLANTA SOLAR TERMICA HELIOENERGY 1 (100 MW, Solar), Palma del Rio CSP (100 MW, Solar), and Morón (50 MW, Solar). The plant is situated in Andalusia, approximately 70 km from Seville.
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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