Rovinari Power Station | |
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Country | |
Location | Rovinari, Gorj County |
Coordinates | 44°54′30″N 23°8′6″E / 44.90833°N 23.13500°E |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1968 |
Commission date | 23 June 1972 |
Operator | Complexul Energetic Oltenia |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Lignite |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 2 x 330 MW 1 x 330 MW (refurbishing) |
Units cancelled | 1 x 600 MW |
Units decommissioned | 2 x 200 MW 1 x 330 MW |
Nameplate capacity | 990 MW |
External links | |
Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Rovinari Power Station is one of the largest electricity producers in Romania, operating with two units and one mothballed unit of 330 MW each, thus totaling an installed capacity of 990 MW.
The power plant is situated in Gorj County (Southwestern Romania), on the banks of the Jiu River, near Târgu Jiu.