FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO Diesel Power Plant, Spain | 24.8 MW Oil-Fired Facility

FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO is a diesel power plant situated in Spain, with coordinates 43.460400, -8.255100. The facility has a capacity of 24.8 MW and uses oil as its primary fuel, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for power generation in the region. It is owned and operated by FORESTAL DEL ATLANTICO S.A. and is currently operational. As a diesel-fired plant, it operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical for smaller-scale or backup power generation, often used for grid stabilization or peak load support. Diesel plants generally have higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to combined cycle gas turbines or renewables. The facility's location near the coast (latitude 43.460400, longitude -8.255100) suggests it may serve local industrial or community needs. Its relatively modest capacity indicates a role in regional power supply rather than large-scale baseload generation. The plant's environmental impact is managed through EU regulatory frameworks, including Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants.

The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in a coastal area of Spain may influence local air quality, particularly if situated near populated zones. The facility's age and technology (diesel engine) are factors in its environmental footprint, as older diesel plants often lack advanced emission controls. Regulatory compliance under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive requires adherence to emission limit values and periodic monitoring.