Overview
HKW 1 is a 23.1 MW gas power plant in Oberhausen, Germany, operated by Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG. It supplies electricity to the local grid under stringent EU emissions regulations.
HKW 1 is a gas-fired power plant located in Oberhausen, Germany, with a capacity of 23.1 MW. It is owned and operated by Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG and is currently operational. As a gas power plant, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for the sector. The facility operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology is common in modern German gas plants, though specific technology details for HKW 1 are not confirmed. Germany's Energiewende policy encourages flexible gas plants to complement renewable energy sources. HKW 1 plays a role in local grid stability and district heating in the Oberhausen area. Its gas-fired operation produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal plants, aligning with Germany's transition to cleaner energy. The plant's moderate capacity and urban location require adherence to stringent environmental standards to minimize local air quality impacts.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its location in Oberhausen, an urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia, means proximity to populated zones, necessitating compliance with EU air quality standards. The 23.1 MW capacity is modest, reducing overall environmental footprint, but local emissions must be managed to meet the EU Industrial Emissions Directive's Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
HKW 1 is located in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at coordinates 51.4707 N, 6.8616 E.
HKW 1 is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 23.1 MW, owned and operated by Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG.
HKW 1 has a capacity of 23.1 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
HKW 1 operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which mandates strict emission limits for pollutants like SOx and NOx, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
As a gas plant, HKW 1 produces lower CO2 emissions than coal plants and can provide flexible power to complement intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar, supporting Germany's Energiewende.