HAVRE 4 Coal Power Plant, Le Havre, France | 580 MW Capacity

HAVRE 4 is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 580 MW, situated in the port city of Le Havre, France. As a coal power plant, it contributes to the country's baseload electricity generation, though France's energy mix is dominated by nuclear power. The facility is part of the broader energy infrastructure in the Normandy region. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict limits on emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants require efficient flue-gas treatment and energy efficiency measures. The 580 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in Europe. Environmental considerations include its CO2 footprint as a coal-fired facility, which is higher per MWh than gas or nuclear alternatives. Proximity to the English Channel and urban areas like Le Havre necessitates compliance with air quality standards. The plant plays a role in grid stability and local employment, while facing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions in line with EU climate targets.

As a coal-fired power plant, HAVRE 4 has a significant CO2, SOx, and NOx footprint compared to other generation sources. Its location near the coast and the city of Le Havre requires adherence to stringent EU air quality standards. Regulatory frameworks such as the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and the Best Available Techniques reference document for large combustion plants set the environmental compliance requirements.