Ruien power station
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Ruien power station is a retired power station in Kluisbergen, East Flanders, Belgium.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Ruien power station | Kluisbergen, Kluisbergen, East Flanders, Belgium | 50.78342, 3.488385 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5: 50.78342, 3.488385
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | retired | coal: bituminous, bioenergy: unknown | 130 | subcritical | 1966 | 2012 |
| Unit 4 | retired | coal: bituminous, bioenergy: unknown | 130 | subcritical | 1967 | 2012 |
| Unit 5 | retired | coal: bituminous, bioenergy: unknown | 290 | subcritical | 1973 | 2013 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
| Unit 4 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
| Unit 5 | Electrabel NV/SA [100%] | ENGIE SA [100.0%] |
Background
Ruien coal-fired units 3-4 of 130 MW each were retired in 2012, and unit 5 of 300 MW in 2013. The plant was owned by GDF Suez, which later became Engie.[1] The units could fire up to 18% biomass.[2]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "2012 Annual Results," GDF Suez, Feb 28, 2013
- ↑ "Sustainable biomass for large power generation," IEA Co-firing conference, Copenhague, 27 March 2012
Additional data
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