Rostock Power Station: 514 MW Coal Power Plant in Rostock, Germany

Rostock power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Rostock, Germany, with a capacity of 514 megawatts (MW). It is owned and operated by Kraftwerks- und Netzgesellschaft and is currently operational. The plant plays a significant role in the region's power generation mix, contributing to Germany's energy supply. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. As a coal-fired facility, it is subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, requiring measures to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The 514 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in Germany. Rostock power station's environmental significance stems from its coal fuel source, which results in higher CO2 emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location near the Baltic Sea and the city of Rostock means that emissions are subject to local air quality regulations. Typical German coal plants of this capacity often employ advanced emission control systems to comply with EU standards.

The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Its proximity to the Baltic Sea and urban areas necessitates compliance with stringent EU air quality standards. The facility's capacity of 514 MW indicates a moderate environmental footprint, with emissions controlled under the Industrial Emissions Directive and BAT requirements.