Overview
Heizkraftwerk 2 is a 152 MW gas-fired power plant in Frankfurt, Germany, owned by Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG. It operates as a combined heat and power facility.
Heizkraftwerk 2 is a gas-fired power plant located in Frankfurt, Germany, with a capacity of 152 MW. Owned by Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG, the facility is operational and serves the industrial Höchst Industrial Park. As a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, it provides both electricity and district heating to the surrounding area. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. Germany's national implementation, the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), further regulates air pollutants. The use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants, aligning with Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) goals. Heizkraftwerk 2 plays a key role in the local energy grid by providing reliable power and heat to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the Höchst Industrial Park. Its CHP configuration enhances overall efficiency, reducing primary energy consumption and environmental impact. The plant contributes to the region's energy security while supporting industrial operations.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in an industrial area near Frankfurt, the facility must comply with EU and German air quality standards. Its CHP design improves efficiency and reduces local air pollution compared to separate heat and power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Heizkraftwerk 2 is located in Frankfurt, Germany, within the Höchst Industrial Park.
Heizkraftwerk 2 has a capacity of 152 MW and operates on natural gas.
Heizkraftwerk 2 is owned by Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG, a service provider for the Höchst Industrial Park.
Gas power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), which set limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions.
Combined heat and power (CHP) plants like Heizkraftwerk 2 achieve higher overall efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to separate heat and power generation.