Thermal capacity accounted for 53.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,544GW. This is expected to contribute 38% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,074GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.39% 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.

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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. Emile Huchet Power Plant Part 6

The Emile Huchet Power Plant Part 6 has been operating since 1981. The 595MW thermal project is located in Grand Est, France. EP Power Europe have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.