Sweden

Rya — 261 MW Natural Gas

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Rya is a 261 MW gas power plant located in Sweden. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
261 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2002

Year online

Owner
Vattenfall

Operator

Location
57.69, 11.89

Coordinates

Insights

#33
largest in Sweden
#2,400
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#6,539
largest worldwide
2002
3 yrs newer than avg
112
operated by Vattenfall
27
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
261 MW
Commissioned
2002
Status
Operational
Owner
Vattenfall
Country
Sweden
Coordinates
57.692, 11.891

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
504,142 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
15,124,271 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

109,596
cars per year
67,219
homes per year
22,915,563
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

The Rya power plant is a natural gas facility located in Sweden, contributing to the country’s energy generation landscape with a capacity of 261 MW. Its operation is critical for ensuring energy security and reliability in the region. Although specific operational details are not provided, natural gas plants like Rya typically utilize combined cycle technology, which enhances efficiency by using both gas and steam turbines to generate electricity. Located at coordinates 57.6924 latitude and 11.8905 longitude, Rya plays a vital role in the local grid, especially as Sweden continues to diversify its energy sources while reducing carbon emissions. The Swedish energy policy emphasizes the transition towards renewable sources, and while natural gas is considered a fossil fuel, it serves as a transitional energy source in this shift. The importance of Rya lies not only in its capacity to meet immediate energy demands but also in its ability to support the overall objectives of Sweden’s energy strategy, ensuring a balanced approach to energy generation in a rapidly evolving market.

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