Tynagh power station
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Tynagh power station is an operating power station of at least 404-megawatts (MW) in Garraunnameetagh, County Galway, Ireland with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Tynagh power station | Garraunnameetagh, County Galway, Ireland | 53.1658, -8.381 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- 1, GT1: 53.1658, -8.381
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[2] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[3] | 404[2] | combined cycle[2] | not found | 2006[2] |
| GT1 | Cancelled[3][4][5] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[3][4] | 299[3] | gas turbine[4] | no[4] | –[4] |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tynagh Energy [100%][6][7][8] | Energetický a průmyslový holding AS [80.0%]; Mountside Partners Ltd [20.0%] |
| GT1 | Tynagh Energy [100%][6][7][8] | Energetický a průmyslový holding AS [80.0%]; Mountside Partners Ltd [20.0%] |
Background
In 2021, Tynaugh power announced plans to build a second gas-fired "peaker" plant of 299 MW in Galway, Ireland.[9] This proposal, while approved by the Galway City Council, has met with opposition from grassroots organizations in Galway.[10][11]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240124191633/https://www.globalenergyobservatory.org/geoid/43934. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20221107230119/https://transparency.entsoe.eu/. Archived from the original on 07 November 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124174330/https://www.midwestradio.ie/index.php/news/51109-new-100m-power-station-plan-to-lift-grid-capacity-in-galway. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 https://web.archive.org/web/20240223035406/https://www.galwaydaily.com/news/county-council-approves-plans-for-backup-gas-power-plant/. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240207000036/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/czech-firm-pulls-the-plug-on-155m-tynagh-power-plant-9sjlkmpkn. Archived from the original on 07 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240124181934/https://www.eirgridgroup.com/site-files/library/EirGrid/208281-All-Island-Generation-Capacity-Statement-LR13A.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124185936/https://www.tynaghenergy.ie/. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124185917/https://e.infogram.com/6db58cec-3c1b-4900-8f9e-e0969678b51d?parent_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spglobal.com%2Fmarketintelligence%2Fen%2Fnews-insights%2Fblog%2Fan-oil-and-gas-companys-roadmap-for-strategic-insights-in-a-quickly-evolving-regulatory-landscape&src=embed. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "New 100m Power Station Plan to Lift Grid Capacity in Galway". MidWestRadio. Sep 17th, 2021. Retrieved May 25th, 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Kelly, Briain (Apr 20th, 2022). "County Council Approves Plans for Backup Gas Power Plant". Galway Daily. Retrieved May 25th, 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Malone, Michael (May 24th, 2022). "Galway Against Gas Protest Against Planned Tynaugh Power Station". Galway Daily. Retrieved May 25th, 2022.
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Additional data
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