Insheim Geothermal Power Station
Geothermal power station in Germany
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The Insheim Geothermal Power Station is a geothermal power station in Rhineland-Palatinate.
| Geothermiekraftwerk Insheim | |
|---|---|
Insheim Geothermal Power Station | |
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| Country | Germany |
| Location | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Coordinates | 49°9′14″N 8°9′12.4″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2012 |
| Owner | Pfalzwerke geofuture |
| Operator | Pfalzwerke geofuture |
| Geothermal power station | |
| Type | Organic Rankine cycle |
| Min. source temp. | about 160°C |
| Max. well depth | 4000 m. |
| Cogeneration? | yes |
| Thermal capacity | 6-10 MW |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 4.8 MW |
| External links | |
| Website | www |
The Power Station is related to earthquakes, the strongest had a magnitude of 2.4 and was registered on the 09.April.2010 10:52:22. Until 18.June.2020 154 earthquakes were registered in Insheim.[1] However, there are more earthquakes related to Insheim, one of the strongest occurred on 20.May.2020 with a magnitude of 2.2.[2] The Upper Rhine Plain has a high seismic risk and is home to the BASF, one of the biggest chemical factories in Europe.
