Overview
TRAPANI C.LE is a 213.4 MW gas-fired power plant in Trapani, Italy, operated by E.On. It supplies electricity to the Sicilian grid under EU emissions regulations.
TRAPANI C.LE is a gas-fired power plant located in Trapani, Sicily, Italy. With a capacity of 213.4 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the Italian power generation sector, contributing to regional energy supply. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. It operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which mandates Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emissions control. Italian power plants also comply with national decrees implementing EU air quality standards. As part of E.On's portfolio, TRAPANI C.LE plays a role in balancing Sicily's energy mix, which includes renewables and conventional generation. Its gas-fired technology offers flexibility to support grid stability, particularly during peak demand periods.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil plants. Its location in Trapani, a coastal city, means emissions may affect local air quality, though EU regulations require continuous monitoring and compliance with emission limit values. Modern gas plants typically achieve higher efficiency and lower emissions.
Frequently asked questions
TRAPANI C.LE is located in Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
TRAPANI C.LE has a capacity of 213.4 MW.
TRAPANI C.LE is owned by E.On.
Gas power plants in Italy must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and dust, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
TRAPANI C.LE uses natural gas as its primary fuel.