France

BRENNILIS — 304 MW Oil

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BRENNILIS is a 304 MW oil power plant located in France. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
304 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1967

Year online

Owner
EDF (Électricité de France)

Operator

Location
48.36, -3.87

Coordinates

Insights

#78
largest in %s
#230
largest %s worldwide
#5,999
largest worldwide
1967
%d yrs older than avg
6
operated by %s
51
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Oil
Capacity
304 MW
Commissioned
1967
Status
Operational
Owner
EDF (Électricité de France)
Country
France
Coordinates
48.357, -3.871

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
692,390 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
20.8M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
650 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

150,520
cars / year
92,319
homes / year
31.5M
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

Located in the Brittany region of France, the BRENNILIS power plant is an oil-fired facility with a generation capacity of 304 MW. Its geographical coordinates at 48.3567, -3.8706 place it strategically within the local energy landscape, providing essential electricity generation capabilities to the regional grid. The BRENNILIS power plant utilizes advanced oil technology, which allows it to produce electricity efficiently, although the reliance on oil as a fuel source presents challenges in terms of sustainability and environmental impact. As France continues to navigate its energy policy landscape, the BRENNILIS plant plays a role in the transitional phase of energy generation, where traditional oil-fired power is increasingly being replaced by more renewable energy sources. The operational significance of BRENNILIS is underscored by its contribution to energy security, particularly in times of peak demand when other renewable sources may be insufficient. However, the French government’s commitment to phasing out fossil fuels in favor of cleaner alternatives poses questions about the long-term viability of oil-fired plants like BRENNILIS. As France works to achieve its ambitious climate goals, this power generation facility serves as a reminder of the balance that must be maintained between current energy needs and the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

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