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Sabón Power Plant391 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Sabón Power Plant is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in Spain, playing a crucial role in the national energy mix. With a capacity of 391 MW, this plant is essential for meeting the energy demands of the region while supporting Spain’s renewable energy initiatives. Situated at coordinates 43.3319, -8.5000, Sabón Power Plant operates using advanced gas turbine technology, which allows for more efficient energy generation and lower emissions compared to older fossil fuel technologies. As part of Naturgy's operations, this facility contributes to the reliability and stability of the local grid, ensuring that consumers have access to electricity when needed. The operational context of Sabón Power Plant is particularly relevant in light of Spain’s ambitious energy policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. This power plant helps balance the variability of renewable sources like wind and solar by providing flexible and responsive generation capacity. As Spain continues to transition towards a more sustainable energy system, Sabón Power Plant stands out for its role in supporting grid stability and enhancing energy security in the region.

Capacity
391 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Naturgy
Location
43.3319°, -8.5000°

Spain, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 97. largest of 981 plants in Spain
  • #5,365 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,968 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.32% of the installed capacity of Spain
Age & fleet comparison

15 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Naturgy operates 8 plants totalling 5,878 MW

Regional density

53 plants within 100 km, 4,009 MW combined

Nearest plant: GENSABON (3.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 43.331944, -8.500000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
755.2 Kt
1541 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.33 Mt
Over 15 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 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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