Overview
KWK-Anlage Barby is an 18 MW gas-fired power plant in Barby, Germany, operated by Cargill Deutschland GmbH. It supplies electricity and heat to local industrial operations.
KWK-Anlage Barby is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Barby, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. With a capacity of 18 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the German power generation sector, primarily serving the industrial needs of its operator, Cargill Deutschland GmbH. The plant operates under the stringent regulatory framework of the European Union, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and the Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. As a gas-fired CHP unit, it benefits from high efficiency and lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with Germany's Energiewende policy. Environmentally, the plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh than coal or oil. Its location in an industrial area minimizes impact on populated zones. The facility contributes to local grid stability and provides process heat for Cargill's operations, supporting energy efficiency through cogeneration.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil, reducing its local environmental footprint. Its location in an industrial area limits exposure to nearby populations. The CHP configuration enhances overall efficiency, minimizing fuel consumption and associated emissions per unit of energy output.
Frequently asked questions
KWK-Anlage Barby is located in Barby, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at coordinates 51.9832° N, 11.8766° E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Cargill Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of the global agribusiness company Cargill.
Gas power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), which set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
CHP plants capture waste heat for industrial or district heating, increasing overall efficiency to 80-90% compared to 40-50% for conventional power plants, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions.