CT SANTURCE 2 - Oil-Fired Power Plant in Santurtzi, Basque Country, Spain

CT SANTURCE 2 is a diesel power plant located in Santurtzi, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. With a capacity of 897 MW, it is a large-scale facility within the Spanish power generation sector, primarily fueled by oil. The plant is owned and operated by Iberdrola Generacion S.A., a major energy company in Spain. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. As an oil-fired facility, it is subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, requiring measures to control SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions. Its capacity suggests it may use combined-cycle or conventional steam turbine technology. CT SANTURCE 2 contributes to the regional energy supply in the Basque Country, an industrial region with high electricity demand. Its operation supports grid stability, particularly during peak demand periods. The plant's environmental performance is regulated under Spanish and EU law, with ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with emission standards.

The plant's oil fuel source results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas, and its proximity to the Bay of Biscay and populated areas near Santurtzi necessitates stringent emission controls. Under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the facility must implement BAT to minimize SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality and marine ecosystems.