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Koneharju kt Gas Power Plant | Finland Power Generation Facility

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Overview

Koneharju kt is a 4.6 MW gas power plant in Finland, owned by Lahti Energia Oy. It provides local power generation as part of Finland's energy infrastructure.

Koneharju kt is a gas-fired power plant located in Finland, owned and operated by Lahti Energia Oy. With a capacity of 4.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Finnish power generation sector, contributing to regional energy supply. The plant operates under Finland's national emission standards, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). As a gas-fired plant, it utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, which typically results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants. The technology employed is likely a reciprocating engine or gas turbine, common for small-scale gas power plants. Koneharju kt plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and supporting grid stability. Its operation by Lahti Energia Oy, a municipal energy company, underscores its importance to the community. The plant's environmental footprint is relatively modest due to its small capacity and cleaner fuel type, aligning with Finland's goals for sustainable energy production.

Environmental context

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (4.6 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. Located in Finland, it operates under strict EU emission standards. Typical gas plants are often situated near demand centers.

Frequently asked questions

Koneharju kt is located in Finland, with coordinates approximately 60.9827 N, 25.6615 E.

Koneharju kt is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.

Koneharju kt is owned by Lahti Energia Oy, a Finnish energy company.

Koneharju kt has a capacity of 4.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power plant.

Gas power plants in Finland must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national emission standards, which set limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx.
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