Overview
PLANTA SECADO TERMICO DE LODOS E.R.A.R. DE BUTARQUE is an 18 MW gas power plant in Spain, operational and owned by SUFI SA and CADAGUA SA.
PLANTA SECADO TERMICO DE LODOS E.R.A.R. DE BUTARQUE is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Spain, with coordinates 37.5624° N, -5.1254° W. The plant has a capacity of 18 MW and is classified as a Gas Power Plant. It is currently operational and owned by SUFI SA (70%) and CADAGUA SA (30%). As a gas power plant in Spain, the facility operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. Spanish national regulations transpose these directives, requiring Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control. The plant's relatively small capacity (18 MW) places it in the small-scale category for gas power generation. The plant's environmental context involves its fuel type (natural gas), which has lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. However, proximity to populated areas and local air quality considerations are relevant. The plant contributes to Spain's energy mix, supporting grid stability and local energy needs.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as fuel, which produces lower CO2 emissions per unit of electricity compared to coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Spain means it must comply with EU air quality standards and the Industrial Emissions Directive. The 18 MW capacity suggests a relatively small footprint, but local impacts on air quality and water resources should be managed through BAT.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Spain at coordinates 37.5624° N, -5.1254° W.
It is a gas power plant with a capacity of 18 MW, currently operational.
The plant is owned by SUFI SA (70%) and CADAGUA SA (30%).
Gas power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national emission standards, including Best Available Techniques for emission control.
With 18 MW, this plant is considered small-scale for gas power generation, which typically ranges from a few MW to over 1000 MW for large combined cycle plants.