Overview
LAS SALINAS 9 (GAS MOVIL 1) is an 11.74 MW diesel power plant in Spain, operated by UNION ELECTRICA DE CANARIAS GENERACION S.A.U. The facility is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel.
LAS SALINAS 9 (GAS MOVIL 1) is a diesel power plant located in Spain, with coordinates 28.5004, -13.8627. The facility has a capacity of 11.74 MW and is owned and operated by UNION ELECTRICA DE CANARIAS GENERACION S.A.U. It is currently operational and classified under the diesel power plant type. The plant operates under Spain's national energy regulations, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). Diesel power plants of this scale typically use reciprocating engines and are subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. The facility's capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation. As a diesel-fired plant, LAS SALINAS 9 contributes to the local grid but has a higher carbon footprint compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in the Canary Islands region suggests it may serve as a backup or peaking plant to support renewable energy integration. The facility's environmental impact is managed through EU emissions standards and local permitting.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its location in the Canary Islands, a region with significant tourism and ecological value, means emissions may affect local air quality. The small capacity (11.74 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint, but the diesel technology is less efficient than modern combined-cycle plants. Regulatory compliance with EU Industrial Emissions Directive and Spanish emission standards is required.
Frequently asked questions
LAS SALINAS 9 (GAS MOVIL 1) is located in Spain, with coordinates 28.5004, -13.8627. It is operated by UNION ELECTRICA DE CANARIAS GENERACION S.A.U.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 11.74 MW, using oil as its primary fuel. It is currently operational.
The plant is owned and operated by UNION ELECTRICA DE CANARIAS GENERACION S.A.U., a Spanish utility company.
Diesel power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. They also follow Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants.
With 11.74 MW, it is a small-scale power plant. In Spain, large power plants often exceed 500 MW, while small diesel plants like this are used for backup or peak demand.