Drax GT is a 75 MW gas-fired power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Drax Power Ltd. Commissioned in 2015, it contributes to the country's energy mix with natural gas. Ranked #69 of 87 gas plants in the United Kingdom, Drax GT's 75 MW represents 0.14% of the nation's total gas capacity of 54,234 MW. The largest gas plant in the United Kingdom is Pembroke Power Station at 2,199 MW, making Drax GT 29.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Drax Power Station (3960 MW, Biomass), West Burton (2012 MW, Coal), and Cottam (2008 MW, Coal). The facility is located in North Yorkshire, approximately 50 km south of York.
13 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 204. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #11,400 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,492 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
13 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Drax Power Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 75 MW
354 plants within 100 km, 33,494 MW combined
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
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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