Overview
Studstrupvaerket is a 730 MW coal-fired power plant in Denmark, operated by Dong Energy. It plays a key role in the Danish power grid.
Studstrupvaerket is a coal-fired power plant located near Aarhus, Denmark, with a capacity of 730 MW. Operated by Dong Energy, it is one of the larger conventional power plants in the country, contributing to the national electricity supply. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it employs flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to meet these standards. The plant's technology is typical for its vintage, with subcritical steam conditions. Studstrupvaerket provides essential baseload power and district heating to the Aarhus region. Its location near a major urban center underscores the balance between energy generation and environmental management. The plant's role in Denmark's energy mix is evolving as the country transitions toward renewable sources.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Proximity to Aarhus necessitates stringent emission controls under EU regulations. The facility's age and subcritical technology result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants.
Frequently asked questions
Studstrupvaerket is located near Aarhus, Denmark, at coordinates 56.2521 N, 10.3423 E.
Studstrupvaerket has a capacity of 730 MW, making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power plant in Denmark.
Studstrupvaerket is operated by Dong Energy, a major Danish energy company.
As a Danish power plant, Studstrupvaerket must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and dust, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
The primary fuel at Studstrupvaerket is coal, though it may also co-fire biomass to reduce emissions.