Enfield Power Station— 408 MW Natural Gas
Enfield Power Station, located in the United Kingdom, stands as a pivotal gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 408 MW. Operated by Uniper, this power plant plays an instrumental role in the energy landscape of the region, helping to supply electricity to the local grid and ensuring reliability for consumers. Its geographic coordinates of 51.6628, -0.0228 place it strategically to manage energy demand fluctuations, particularly in the London area. Utilizing advanced gas turbine technology, Enfield Power Station is designed for high efficiency, enabling it to generate electricity rapidly and respond to peak demand periods effectively. The facility's operation aligns with the United Kingdom's energy policy objectives, which prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining energy security and affordability. By utilizing natural gas, which emits significantly less carbon than coal, Enfield supports the UK’s transition towards a low-carbon future. This power plant exemplifies the critical role of gas in providing a stable energy supply while integrating increasing levels of renewable energy into the grid, thus reinforcing the importance of flexible generation sources in modern energy systems.
26 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 94. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #5,186 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,909 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
26 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Uniper operates 13 plants totalling 9,280 MW
472 plants within 100 km, 19,227 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
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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