Overview
Portoscuso is a 320 MW diesel power plant in Italy, owned by ENEL. It operates on oil fuel and is located near the Sardinian coast.
Portoscuso is an operational diesel power plant located in Italy, owned by the national energy company ENEL. With a capacity of 320 MW, it is a medium-sized facility within the Italian power generation sector, contributing to the regional grid of Sardinia. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants. It operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility's technology is typical for diesel plants, with internal combustion engines driving generators. Portoscuso plays a role in ensuring energy security for the island of Sardinia, where it helps meet local electricity demand. Its proximity to the coast and populated areas necessitates compliance with stringent environmental standards to minimize local air quality impacts.
Environmental context
The Portoscuso plant's use of oil fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. Its location near the Sardinian coast and potential proximity to populated areas require adherence to strict emission limits to protect local air quality and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Portoscuso is located in Italy, on the island of Sardinia, near the coast. Its coordinates are approximately 39.2047 N, 8.3789 E.
Portoscuso is a diesel power plant, meaning it uses diesel engines to generate electricity. It has a capacity of 320 MW.
The Portoscuso power plant is owned by ENEL, Italy's largest power company.
Diesel power plants in Italy must comply with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets limits on emissions of sulfur dioxide (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. National implementation may include additional requirements.
Diesel power plants can range from small units (a few MW) to large facilities exceeding 500 MW. The Portoscuso plant's 320 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large category for this technology.