HKW Eltmann Gas Power Plant, Eltmann, Germany - 57 MW Facility

HKW Eltmann is a gas-fired power plant located in Eltmann, Bavaria, Germany. With a capacity of 57 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the German power generation sector, which relies heavily on natural gas for flexible electricity production. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower CO2 emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility uses modern combustion technology to meet Best Available Techniques (BAT) standards. HKW Eltmann plays a role in Germany's Energiewende by providing dispatchable power to balance renewable energy fluctuations. Its location in Bavaria supports local grid stability and industrial energy needs. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional power supply.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its location in a rural area near Eltmann reduces direct population exposure. However, as a fossil fuel plant, it still emits greenhouse gases. German regulations require compliance with stringent emission limits under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive.