BHKW Obere Viehweide - 13.4 MW Gas CHP Plant in Tübingen, Germany

BHKW Obere Viehweide is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With a capacity of 13.4 MW, it is a medium-sized facility in the German power generation sector, which increasingly relies on flexible gas plants to complement renewable energy sources. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and dust. As a gas-fired CHP unit, it achieves high efficiency by utilizing waste heat for district heating, reducing overall fuel consumption and emissions compared to separate heat and power generation. Owned and operated by Stadtwerke Tübingen GmbH, the municipal utility, BHKW Obere Viehweide plays a key role in the local energy transition. It provides reliable baseload power and heat to Tübingen, supporting the city's climate goals by displacing less efficient coal or oil-fired generation.

As a gas-fired CHP plant, BHKW Obere Viehweide has a lower carbon footprint than coal or oil plants, but still emits CO2 and NOx. Its location in an urban area requires compliance with stringent EU air quality standards. The plant's high efficiency and use of natural gas contribute to reduced local air pollution compared to older technologies.