Overview
LA ALJORRA-CARTAGENA is a 27.17 MW biomass power plant in Cartagena, Spain, operated by BECOSA ENERGIAS RENOVABLES S.A. It converts waste into electricity, supporting renewable energy goals.
LA ALJORRA-CARTAGENA is a biomass power plant located in Cartagena, Spain, with a capacity of 27.17 MW. It is owned and operated by BECOSA ENERGIAS RENOVABLES S.A. and is currently operational. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, contributing to Spain's renewable energy portfolio. As a biomass facility, it operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for large combustion plants. The plant's technology is typical for biomass power generation, involving combustion of waste materials to produce steam that drives a turbine. Spain has a growing biomass sector, supported by national renewable energy targets. The plant plays a role in local waste management by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill use. Its location in Cartagena, a coastal city in the Murcia region, aligns with regional efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The facility contributes to grid stability and provides a renewable energy source for the area.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, though at lower net emissions compared to coal if the biomass is sustainably sourced. The plant's moderate capacity (27.17 MW) places it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass. Its proximity to Cartagena, a populated area, requires adherence to EU air quality standards to minimize local pollution impacts.
Frequently asked questions
LA ALJORRA-CARTAGENA is located in Cartagena, Spain, at coordinates 37.4955, -1.4802.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 27.17 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale biomass facility.
Biomass plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national renewable energy targets, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates.
By converting waste into energy, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and provides renewable electricity, supporting Spain's decarbonization goals.