World Power Plants

Rya Kraftvärmeverk261 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Rya Kraftvärmeverk is a prominent power generation facility in Sweden, contributing significantly to the European energy landscape with its 261 MW capacity. Located at the coordinates 57.6926, 11.8905, this gas-fired power plant utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide both electricity and heat, making it an integral part of the local energy grid. As Sweden continues to transition towards a more sustainable energy future, Rya Kraftvärmeverk plays a key role in balancing the energy mix, particularly as intermittent renewable sources gain prominence. The facility operates using natural gas, which is considered a cleaner alternative to coal and oil, aligning with Sweden's ambitious climate goals. The operational context of Rya Kraftvärmeverk highlights its importance not only in providing reliable energy during peak demand but also in reducing carbon emissions as part of the country's energy policy framework. The technology deployed here includes advanced gas turbines, recognized for their high efficiency and lower environmental impact, which enables the plant to respond promptly to fluctuations in energy demand. As part of Sweden's commitment to sustainability, Rya Kraftvärmeverk exemplifies the shift towards cleaner energy generation while maintaining the reliability and robustness of the energy supply.

Capacity
261 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
Vattenfall
Location
57.6926°, 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

30 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

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 57.692618, 11.890517
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
504.1 Kt
1029 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.12 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
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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