Overview
COGENERACION NAVIA is a 24 MW gas-fired power plant in Asturias, Spain, operated by INDUSTRIAS LACTEAS ASTURIANAS S.A. It provides cogeneration for industrial processes.
COGENERACION NAVIA is a gas-fired power plant located in the Navia region of Asturias, Spain. With a capacity of 24 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Spanish power generation sector, primarily serving the industrial needs of its owner, INDUSTRIAS LACTEAS ASTURIANAS S.A. The plant operates under Spain's national energy regulations, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). As a cogeneration plant, it simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat, improving overall efficiency compared to separate generation. The use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions relative to coal or oil-fired plants. This facility plays a key role in supporting local dairy industry operations by providing reliable power and heat. Its location in a semi-rural area of Asturias minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones, while its modern gas technology ensures compliance with stringent EU emission standards.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired cogeneration technology offers a lower environmental footprint compared to conventional fossil fuel plants, with reduced CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in a less densely populated area of Asturias limits exposure to sensitive populations. The facility's moderate capacity and efficient combined heat and power design contribute to resource conservation and align with EU climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
COGENERACION NAVIA is located in the Navia region of Asturias, Spain, at coordinates 43.535400, -6.719300.
The plant has a capacity of 24 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by INDUSTRIAS LACTEAS ASTURIANAS S.A., a dairy company based in Asturias.
Gas power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), is the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from the same fuel source. It improves overall energy efficiency, reduces fuel consumption, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to separate generation.