Escatrón Thermal Power Plant, Combined cycle power station in Escatrón, Spain.
The Escatrón Thermal Power Plant operates as a modern combined cycle facility with an installed capacity of approximately 804 megawatts, utilizing natural gas turbines and steam turbines to maximize electrical output while maintaining environmental compliance standards.
Construction of the power plant began in 2005 and became operational in 2008, replacing an earlier 80-megawatt coal unit that was retired in 2006 as part of Spain's transition toward cleaner fossil fuel energy sources.
The facility holds official recognition as part of the Bien Inventariado del Patrimonio Cultural Aragonés, acknowledging its significance within Aragón's industrial heritage and its role in the region's energy infrastructure development.
Located at coordinates 41.2971°N latitude and -0.3399°W longitude in Escatrón municipality, the power station connects to regional transmission networks and benefits from proximity to natural gas pipeline infrastructure for continuous fuel supply.
The plant serves as an educational center offering technical visits and training programs for academic institutions, providing insights into modern energy production methods and promoting careers in engineering and environmental sciences.
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