Brazi Power Station | |
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Country | |
Location | Brazi |
Status | Operational |
Owner(s) | Termoelectrica |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Coal |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 9 |
Nameplate capacity | 950 MW |
The Brazi Power Station is a large thermal power plant located in Brazi, having 9 generation groups, 5 of 50 MW each, 2 of 150 MW and 2 of 200 MW resulting a total electricity generation capacity of 950 MW. [1]
Between 2004 and 2022 it was operated by S.C. Dalkia Termo Prahova S.R.L. later renamed to S.C. Veolia Energie Prahova S.R.L. Since 2022, it is operated by Termoficare Prahova SA.
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