Overview
CASTELLON is a 782 MW gas power plant in Castellón, Spain, operated by Iberdrola Generación S.A. It plays a key role in the region's energy grid.
CASTELLON is a gas-fired power plant located in Castellón, Spain, with a capacity of 782 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Iberdrola Generación S.A., a major energy company. As a gas power plant, it contributes to Spain's electricity generation mix, providing flexible power to meet demand. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. Best Available Techniques (BAT) are applied to control pollutants such as NOx and SOx. The 782 MW capacity places it in the large-scale category for gas plants in Spain, using combined cycle or open cycle gas turbine technology typical for modern facilities. CASTELLON supports grid stability in the Valencia region, supplying electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial users. Its gas-fired operation offers lower CO2 emissions compared to coal plants, aligning with Spain's transition to cleaner energy. The plant's location near the Mediterranean coast facilitates fuel supply via LNG terminals.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its proximity to populated areas in Castellón requires adherence to EU air quality standards. The 782 MW capacity indicates significant local environmental impact, mitigated by modern emission control technologies.
Frequently asked questions
The CASTELLON power plant is located in Castellón, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The CASTELLON gas power plant has a capacity of 782 megawatts (MW).
The CASTELLON power plant is owned and operated by Iberdrola Generación S.A., a leading Spanish energy company.
Gas power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which mandates the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to limit emissions of NOx, SOx, and other pollutants.
The CASTELLON plant provides flexible gas-fired power to support grid stability in the Valencia region, supplying electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial users.