Overview
KWK-Anlage Krefeld DT is a 25.8 MW gas power plant in Krefeld, Germany, operated by Cargill Deutschland GmbH. It provides efficient combined heat and power generation for local industrial use.
KWK-Anlage Krefeld DT is a gas-fired power plant located in Krefeld, Germany, with a capacity of 25.8 MW. Operated by Cargill Deutschland GmbH, the facility is part of the country's decentralized energy infrastructure, supporting industrial operations with reliable electricity and heat. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets stringent emission limits for large combustion plants. As a combined heat and power (CHP) facility, it achieves high efficiency by utilizing waste heat, aligning with Germany's Energiewende goals for reducing primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This facility contributes to the local grid stability and provides process heat for nearby industrial activities. Its gas-fired technology offers lower CO2 emissions compared to coal, supporting Germany's transition toward cleaner energy sources. The plant's operational status ensures continued service to the region's industrial sector.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in an industrial area of Krefeld, the facility's emissions are regulated under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, requiring best available techniques (BAT) to minimize environmental impact. Its CHP design improves overall efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions per unit of energy output.
Frequently asked questions
KWK-Anlage Krefeld DT is located in Krefeld, Germany, at coordinates 51.3392 N, 6.6642 E.
The plant has a capacity of 25.8 MW, making it a small to medium-sized gas power plant.
The plant is 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 national emissions standards, including the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).
As a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, it captures waste heat for industrial processes, achieving higher overall efficiency than separate electricity and heat generation.