Hastings Power Station— 110 MW Natural Gas
Hastings Power Station is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United Kingdom. The facility generates electricity using natural gas as its primary fuel source. It ranks as the 66th largest gas plant in the UK. With 110 MW, it represents 0.2% of the country's total gas capacity of 54,234 MW. The UK has 87 gas plants with a combined capacity of 54,234 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Pembroke Power Station at 2,199 MW, this facility is about 1/20th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the UK's energy mix, providing around 40% of the country's electricity generation. The transition from coal to gas has been a key focus in the UK energy policy. The plant is located approximately 80 km southeast of London in East Sussex.
31 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 171. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
31 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
E.ON UK operates 18 plants totalling 1,834 MW
213 plants within 100 km, 14,944 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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