Hungary

Gönyűi Erőmű — 427 MW Natural Gas

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Gönyűi Erőmű is a 427 MW gas power plant located in Hungary. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
427 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
MVM Group

Operator

Location
47.74, 17.80

Coordinates

Insights

#5
largest in Hungary
#1,855
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,077
largest worldwide
2010
11 yrs newer than avg
9
operated by MVM Group
10
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
427 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
MVM Group
Country
Hungary
Coordinates
47.738, 17.803

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
824,012 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
24,720,361 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

179,133
cars / year
109,868
homes / year
37,455,092
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Gönyűi Erőmű is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in Hungary, with a capacity of 426.6 MW. This power plant plays an essential role in the national energy landscape, providing crucial support to the local grid. Equipped with advanced gas turbine technology, Gönyűi Erőmű ensures efficient energy generation while adhering to modern environmental standards. The facility’s coordinates, 47.7384, 17.8033, place it strategically to serve the energy needs of the surrounding areas effectively. Hungary’s energy policy emphasizes diversification and sustainability, making natural gas a key transitional fuel as the country works towards increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. Gönyűi Erőmű complements this transition by offering flexible generation capabilities that can quickly respond to fluctuations in demand and renewable generation. The plant’s operations not only contribute to energy security but also align with Hungary’s goals for reducing carbon emissions. As the country continues its journey towards a greener energy future, Gönyűi Erőmű remains a vital component of the national grid, balancing energy requirements with environmental stewardship.

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