World Power Plants

Newry Biomass Phase 1 (Gasification)2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Newry Biomass Phase 1 (Gasification) is a 2 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by REACT Energy (Kedco) since its commissioning. Ranked #134 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 0.03% of the country's total biomass capacity of 7,396 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United Kingdom is Drax Power Station at 3,960 MW, making Newry Biomass Phase 1 1,980 times smaller. Nearby plants include Former Maghaberry Airfield (25.7 MW, Solar), Hillside Solar Farm (25.2 MW, Solar), and Seegronan (13.8 MW, Wind). The plant is located in Northern Ireland, approximately 30 km southwest of Belfast.

Capacity
2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
REACT Energy (Kedco)
Location
54.2175°, -6.3367°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,423. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #33,917 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,169 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

REACT Energy (Kedco) operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW

Regional density

119 plants within 100 km, 6,189 MW combined

Nearest plant: Reservoir Road (Farm AD) (11.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 54.217500, -6.336700
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.6 Kt
11 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
569
cars per year
349
homes per year
119.1K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Biomass
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
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