ALCUDIA 1 GRUPO N 1 Coal Power Plant in Alcudia, Spain

ALCUDIA 1 GRUPO N 1 is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 533.8 MW, situated in Alcudia, Spain. The facility is owned and operated by GAS Y ELECTRICIDAD GENERACION S.A.U. and is currently operational, playing a role in the regional energy supply. As a coal power plant, it operates under Spain's national regulations, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). This directive sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, requiring Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimize environmental impact. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in Spain. The facility's environmental context includes its fuel type and CO2 footprint, typical for coal generation. Its location near the coast may influence local air quality considerations. It operates within the EU regulatory framework aimed at reducing emissions from such facilities.

The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, resulting in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Alcudia, a coastal town in the Balearic Islands, may affect local air quality and ecosystems. The facility operates under EU emissions regulations, which require monitoring and reporting of pollutants. The capacity of 533.8 MW indicates a substantial contribution to the grid but also a notable environmental footprint.