Overview
Heizkraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau is a 65 MW natural gas power plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated by EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. It supplies electricity and district heating to the local region.
Heizkraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau is a natural gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in the Altbach and Deizisau area of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With a capacity of 65 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the German power generation sector, contributing to both electricity and district heating networks. The plant operates under the stringent regulations of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which mandates the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimize emissions. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with Germany's Energiewende policy for cleaner energy. As a CHP plant, Heizkraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau plays a key role in improving overall energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat for district heating. This reduces primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, supporting local climate goals. The plant's operational status and ownership by EnBW, a major German utility, underscore its importance in the regional energy mix.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas as primary fuel results in lower carbon dioxide emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a populated area of Baden-Württemberg means that emissions of NOx and particulates are regulated under EU air quality standards. The CHP configuration enhances efficiency and reduces overall environmental impact by recovering heat for district heating.
Frequently asked questions
Heizkraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau is located in the Altbach and Deizisau area of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the Neckar River.
It is a natural gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant, producing both electricity and district heating.
The plant is owned and operated by EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, one of Germany's largest energy companies.
Gas power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to limit emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulates.
The plant has an electrical capacity of 65 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility in the German power sector.