Rosenlundsverket is a 36 MW gas power plant in Sweden, operated by Göteborg Energi AB. It was commissioned in 1954. Ranked #9 of 9 gas plants in Sweden. Its 36 MW represents 1.08% of Sweden's total gas capacity of 3,318 MW. The largest gas plant in Sweden is Karlshamn Power Plant at 662 MW, making this facility 18.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Ringhals (3932 MW, Nuclear), Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant (2193 MW, Nuclear), and Stenungsund (840 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Västra Götaland County, approximately 50 km from Gothenburg.
72 years old
Sweden, 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
Sweden- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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