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Amorebieta power station

Amorebieta power station is a 786 MW oil- and gas-fired power station located in País Vasco, Spain. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2005.

786 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2005Start year
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Overview

Technology: combined cycle; fuel: natural gas.

Ownership: Bizkaia Energia SLU (parent company: Energy Trading Innovations LLC).

Why it matters

  • The 17th-largest oil- and gas-fired power station in Spain by capacity (of 85 operating oil & gas facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 2.6% of Spain's operating oil & gas capacity and roughly 0.6% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 786 MW Operating combined cycle 2005

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Amorebieta power station?

Amorebieta power station has a capacity of 786 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Amorebieta power station?

Bizkaia Energia SLU — parent company: Energy Trading Innovations LLC.

Where is Amorebieta power station located?

It is located in País Vasco, Spain. Approximate coordinates: 43.2347, -2.7497.

When did Amorebieta power station start operating?

Start year: 2005. Current status: Operating.

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