Overview
CTCC ESCATRON is a 274.6 MW gas-fired power plant in Spain, operated by GLOBAL 3 COMBI S.L.U. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's natural gas power generation capacity.
CTCC ESCATRON is a gas-fired power plant located in Spain, with a capacity of 274.6 MW. The facility is owned and operated by GLOBAL 3 COMBI S.L.U. and is currently operational. As a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, it represents a significant component of Spain's natural gas power generation infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. Spain's power generation sector has increasingly shifted towards natural gas as a transition fuel, and CCGT plants like CTCC ESCATRON play a key role in providing flexible and relatively lower-emission electricity compared to coal-fired plants. The facility's location in Spain supports grid stability and energy supply, particularly in the context of the country's growing renewable energy integration. Natural gas plants provide essential backup for intermittent sources like wind and solar, ensuring reliable power delivery. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas-fired generation in Spain.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired power plant, CTCC ESCATRON emits CO2, NOx, and other pollutants, though at lower levels per MWh than coal plants. The facility's environmental impact is influenced by its technology (likely combined cycle, which is more efficient) and its location. Proximity to populated areas could affect local air quality, but modern CCGT plants are subject to stringent EU emission limits under the Industrial Emissions Directive. The plant's role in supporting renewable energy integration also has indirect environmental benefits.
Frequently asked questions
CTCC ESCATRON is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 41.2977 N, -0.3376 E.
The plant has a capacity of 274.6 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by GLOBAL 3 COMBI S.L.U.
Gas power plants in Spain operate under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SO2, NOx, and dust, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants like CTCC ESCATRON provide flexible and efficient power generation, supporting grid stability and complementing renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.