Sofia Iztok power station
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Sofia Iztok power station is an operating power station of at least 167-megawatts (MW) in Sofia City, Sofia, Bulgaria with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as Sofia Iztok Power Plant, Sofia East.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Iztok power station | Sofia City, Sofia, Bulgaria | 42.65152, 23.41722 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit CC1: 42.65152, 23.41722
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating[2] | fossil gas - natural gas[3] | 167[4][3][5] | unknown[5][6] | – | 1964[6] | – |
| Unit CC1 | pre-permit[7] | fossil gas - natural gas[3] | 240[3] | combined cycle[3] | – | 2024[3] | – |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Toplofikacia Sofia EAD [100.0%] |
| Unit CC1 | Toplofikacia Sofia EAD [100.0%] |
Background
A 2018 report from the World Bank Group cited the capacity of the plant at 126 MW.[8] Another European Commission 2019 report provided a similar number.[9]Without further details it's unclear if two units have been retired or if there is a different reason. A 2021 feasibility assessment completed by Black & Veach on the behalf of the Sofia Municipality featured plans for a new 240 MW cogeneration plant at this site.[10]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B039'05.5%22N+23%C2%B025'02.0%22E/@42.6515223.4172217z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4ed414f322290b99!8m2!3d42.65152!4d23.41722.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220708222426/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgaria-will-seek-eu-exemption-excise-duties-power-gas-2022-05-06/. Archived from the original on 08 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20220708235541/https://www.sofia.bg/documents/20182/11863304/Task2draftreportENG.pdf/d0708b92-c588-4ecb-8ed1-e88ac3a1e2a6. Archived from the original on 08 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ (PDF) https://energy.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-01/BG%20CA%202020%20en.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 (PDF) https://bankwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_03_14_The-great-energy-trap_An-evaluation-of-the-economic-viability-of-replacing-coal-with-gas-in-large-power-plants-in-Bulgaria.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220729173349/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Iztok_Power_Plant. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20211208210252/https://ieg.worldbankgroup.org/sites/default/files/Data/reports/ppar-bulgariadistrictheating.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 08 December 2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Bulgaria District Heating Project, World Bank Group, Mar 6, 2018
- ↑ State Aid SA. 54042 (2019/N) Bulgaria- Sofia waste-to-energy project/ cogeneration unit with recovery of energy from RDF, European Commission, Nov 25, 2019
- ↑ Black & Veach (Sep 24th, 2021). "Feasibility Study Task 2 Report". Sofia. Retrieved Jun 1st, 2022.
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Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
