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The Rya power plant is a natural gas facility located in Sweden, contributing to the country's energy generation landscape with a capacity of 261 MW. Its operation is critical for ensuring energy security and reliability in the region. Although specific operational details are not provided, natural gas plants like Rya typically utilize combined cycle technology, which enhances efficiency by using both gas and steam turbines to generate electricity. Located at coordinates 57.6924 latitude and 11.8905 longitude, Rya plays a vital role in the local grid, especially as Sweden continues to diversify its energy sources while reducing carbon emissions. The Swedish energy policy emphasizes the transition towards renewable sources, and while natural gas is considered a fossil fuel, it serves as a transitional energy source in this shift. The importance of Rya lies not only in its capacity to meet immediate energy demands but also in its ability to support the overall objectives of Sweden's energy strategy, ensuring a balanced approach to energy generation in a rapidly evolving market.

Capacity
261 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Vattenfall
Location
57.6924°, 11.8905°

Sweden, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 33. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
  • #6,536 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,400 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.59% of the installed capacity of Sweden
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Vattenfall operates 112 plants totalling 27,957 MW

Regional density

30 plants within 100 km, 8,296 MW combined

Nearest plant: Rosenlundsverket (4 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 57.692400, 11.890500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
504.1 Kt
1029 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
12.10 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
109.6K
cars per year
67.2K
homes per year
22.9M
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
Sweden
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

SwedenEnergy Profile

305
Total Plants
44.6 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroGasBiomass
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