Overview
CCC Sagunto Grupo 2 is a 1,232 MW gas-fired power plant in Sagunto, Spain, operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Generacion S.L.U. It is an operational combined-cycle facility contributing to Spain's energy grid.
CCC Sagunto Grupo 2 is a gas-fired power plant located in Sagunto, Spain, with a capacity of 1,232 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Generacion S.L.U. and is currently operational. As a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, it represents a significant component of Spain's thermal power generation infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for large combustion plants. CCGT technology typically achieves higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to older coal or oil-fired plants, making it a key part of Spain's transition to cleaner energy. The facility's capacity places it in the large-scale category for gas power plants in the region. Environmentally, the use of natural gas as a primary fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. The plant's location near the Mediterranean coast and the city of Sagunto means it serves both industrial and residential demand. Its role in the grid is crucial for balancing intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar, providing flexible and reliable power generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas reduces its carbon footprint relative to coal-fired plants, but it still emits CO2 and other pollutants. Its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and urban areas like Sagunto requires adherence to strict EU emission standards. The facility's CCGT technology minimizes local air quality impacts compared to older thermal plants, contributing to Spain's efforts to meet EU climate targets.
Frequently asked questions
CCC Sagunto Grupo 2 is located in Sagunto, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant has a capacity of 1,232 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale gas-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Gas Natural Fenosa Generacion S.L.U., a major Spanish energy company.
The plant operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for large combustion plants, including SOx, NOx, and dust.
As a combined-cycle gas turbine plant, it provides flexible and efficient power generation, supporting grid stability and complementing renewable energy sources like wind and solar.