Overview
Tioxide Europe S.L. is a 10 MW gas power plant located in Huelva, Spain. It operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and Best Available Techniques.
Tioxide Europe S.L. is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 10 MW, located in Huelva, Spain. The plant is owned and operated by Tioxide Europe S.L. and is currently operational, contributing to the local energy grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for large combustion plants. As a gas power plant, it benefits from lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants, aligning with Spain's transition towards cleaner energy sources. This plant plays a role in supporting the local industrial area, likely providing power for nearby manufacturing processes. Its relatively small capacity positions it as a distributed generation asset, contributing to grid stability and local energy security in the Huelva region.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as fuel, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its location in an industrial area near Huelva may have moderate local air quality impacts, but compliance with EU BAT conclusions ensures modern emission controls. The 10 MW capacity indicates a small-scale facility with limited environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Tioxide Europe S.L. is located in Huelva, Spain, at coordinates 37.2583° N, -6.9508° W.
The plant has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
Gas power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for large combustion plants.
The plant is owned by Tioxide Europe S.L.