Vasilikos power station
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Vasilikos power station is an operating power station of at least 868-megawatts (MW) in Mari, Larnaca, Cyprus with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Vasilikos power station | Mari, Larnaca, Cyprus | 34.727127, 33.289861 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- CC1, CC2, CC6, GT1, ST1, ST2, ST3: 34.727127, 33.289861
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC1 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: diesel[2] | 220[2] | combined cycle[2] | yes[3] | 2008[4] |
| CC2 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: heavy fuel oil[2] | 220[2] | combined cycle[2] | yes[2] | 2012[5] |
| CC6 | Construction[6][7] | fossil gas: natural gas[6] | 160[6][2] | combined cycle[8] | not found | 2024 (planned)[9][8][2] |
| GT1 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: diesel[2] | 38[2] | gas turbine[2] | yes[2] | 2003[4] |
| ST1 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: heavy fuel oil[2] | 130[2] | steam turbine[2] | yes | 2002[4] |
| ST2 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: heavy fuel oil[2] | 130[2] | steam turbine[2] | yes[2] | 2002[4] |
| ST3 | Operating[2] | fossil liquids: heavy fuel oil[2] | 130[2] | steam turbine[2] | yes[2] | 2005[10] |
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 | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| CC1 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| CC2 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| CC6 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| GT1 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| ST1 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| ST2 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
| ST3 | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%][3] | Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100.0%] |
Background
Vasilikos has three 130 MW steam turbines, one 38 MW gas turbine, and two 220 MW combined cycle units running on fuel oil.[11] EAC is evaluating the possibility of converting their two 220 MW combined cycle units to run on natural gas, a plan dating back to the original units' proposal.[12] Between July 2018 and 2020, Ramboll consulted with EAC to evaluate the units for conversion.[13] The decision also depends on the finalization of the new Cyprus LNG terminal.
Financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a new 160 MW combined cycle unit was achieved in 2020.[14]
According to reporting, once unit 6 is operational, it will contribute to ensuring sufficient generation capacity to support the shutdown of outdated oil fueled power plants.[14][15]
According to France 24, oil-fired units at Vasilikos cover "nearly two-thirds of Cyprus' needs, placing it among the worst EU nations for its use of fossil fuels in producing energy."[16] The new 160 mw gas-fired CCGT Vasilikos unit is expected to generate absolute carbon emissions of 380 gCO2 / kWh.[15] Depending on EAC's final choice in gas-turbine, it will also be able to burn 30-50% Hydrogen as part of its mix of fuels.[17]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240124190945/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasilikos_Power_Station. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125035931/https://www.eac.com.cy/EN/RegulatedActivities/Generation/vasilikospowerstation/Pages/default.aspx. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124185341/https://www.eac.com.cy/EN/RegulatedActivities/Generation/powerstationcapacity/Pages/default.aspx. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125040010/https://www.hellenicaworld.com/Cyprus/LX/en/VasilikosPowerStation.html. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240125040153/https://www.eib.org/en/projects/pipelines/all/20110005. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124173221/https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2020-378-cyprus-eib-backs-160-mw-vasilikos-power-plant-to-support-cypriot-energy-transition. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240218213550/https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/02/e200-million-power-station-could-get-stuck-in-limbo/. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124182846/https://tractebel-engie.com/en/references/vasilikos-power-station-unit-6-phase-v-ccgt-1x160-mw. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240218213525/https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-peaks-in-cyprus-natural-gas-development. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240125035934/http://www.aandp-group.com/2017/05/03/vasilikos-power-station-phase-ii/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Vasilikos Power Station, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, accessed Mar 31, 2021
- ↑ Vasilikos Power Station Phase IV: Environmental Impact Assessment, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Jun 2005
- ↑ Vasilikos Power Station, Ramboll, accessed Mar 31, 2021
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Cyprus: EIB backs 160 MW Vasilikos power plant to support Cypriot energy transition, European Investment Bank, Dec 18, 2020
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Energy suffocation on the cards in summer 2023, numerous power cuts to be expected". in-cyprus.philenews.com. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ↑ "Sunny but isolated, Cyprus toils to boost green energy". France 24. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ↑ "Vasilikos Power Station - Unit 6 Phase V - CCGT, 1x160 MW". Tractebel-Engie. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
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Additional data
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