Heizkraftwerk Merkenich
Heizkraftwerk Merkenich is a combustion of fuels installation in Germany. In 2025 it reported 196,824 tonnes of verified emissions against 16,210 free allowances.
Key figures
Country
Activity
Installation ID
DE 1276
Verified emissions, 2025
196,824 tCO₂e
Free allocation, 2025
16,210 allowances
Allowance position, 2025
180,614 short
Compliance, 2024
A
Permit
14310-0721
Data as of
1 April 2026
Emissions and free allocation by year
| Year | Verified emissions (t) | Free allocation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 196,824 | 16,210 | 180,614 short |
| 2024 | 298,624 | 17,762 | 280,862 short |
| 2023 | 279,642 | 22,850 | 256,792 short |
| 2022 | 358,932 | 23,470 | 335,462 short |
| 2021 | 348,816 | 26,417 | 322,399 short |
| 2020 | 329,476 | 65,981 | 263,495 short |
| 2019 | 366,508 | 75,564 | 290,944 short |
| 2018 | 538,186 | 85,480 | 452,706 short |
| 2017 | 537,244 | 95,706 | 441,538 short |
| 2016 | 455,743 | 106,254 | 349,489 short |
| 2015 | 506,597 | 117,123 | 389,474 short |
| 2014 | 336,118 | 128,327 | 207,791 short |
| 2013 | 592,066 | 139,838 | 452,228 short |
Verified emissions changed by -66.8% from 2013 to 2025.
Source: European Commission, Union Registry · Data as of 1 April 2026
Allowance position
In 2025, verified emissions exceeded free allocation by 180,614 allowances, which the operator had to obtain.
Illustrative value at the latest reference price of €84.87 (29 September 2026): €15,328,710. Not the installation's actual cost, which depends on when and how it acquired allowances.
Price source: EU ETS primary auctions · latest price
Compliance status for 2024: A. The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.
Nearby installations
Combustion of fuels installations in Germany, largest first.
- Kraftwerk Neurath 12,074,600 t in 2025
- Kraftwerk Niederaußem 11,356,402 t in 2025
- Kraftwerk Jänschwalde 9,631,288 t in 2025
- Kraftwerk Schwarze Pumpe 8,715,923 t in 2025
- Kraftwerk Weisweiler 8,312,179 t in 2025
Questions about Heizkraftwerk Merkenich
How much did Heizkraftwerk Merkenich emit in 2025?
196,824 tonnes of verified emissions, per EU Union Registry compliance data.
How many free allowances did Heizkraftwerk Merkenich receive?
16,210 in 2025.
Did Heizkraftwerk Merkenich surrender enough allowances?
Its compliance status for 2024 is recorded as "A": The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.