Thermal capacity accounted for 55.1% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.41% is in France. Listed below are the five largest active thermal power plants by capacity in France, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
1. Cordemais Coal Fired Power Plant
The Cordemais Coal Fired Power Plant is a 1,160MW thermal power project located in Pays de la Loire, France. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1983. The project was developed by Electricite de France. Electricite de France own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Martigues Combined Cycle Power Plant
The 930MW Martigues Combined Cycle Power Plant thermal power project is located in Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France. It was commissioned in 2012. The project is owned by Electricite de France. Buy the profile here.
3. Emile Huchet Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Emile Huchet Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 860MW thermal project. Total Direct Energie – Centrale Electrique Saint Avold owns the project. It was commissioned in 2010. It is located in Grand Est, France. Buy the profile here.
4. DK6 Power Plant
The DK6 Power Plant thermal project with a capacity of 824MW came online in 2005. Engie have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Hauts-de-France, France. Buy the profile here.
5. Bouchain Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Bouchain Combined Cycle Power Plant has been operating since 2016. The 585MW thermal project is located in Hauts-de-France, France. The project has been developed by Electricite de France; GE Power. Electricite de France have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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