Maritsa 3 power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Bulgaria, operated by TEC Maritsa 3 AD since its commissioning in 1971. The facility is part of Bulgaria's coal generation infrastructure. Maritsa 3 ranks as the eighth largest coal plant in Bulgaria. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 2.47% of the country's total coal capacity of 4,859 MW. Bulgaria has 11 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,859 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Maritsa Itzok-2 at 1,602 MW, Maritsa 3 is about one-seventh the size. Coal remains a significant source of energy in Bulgaria, contributing to the overall electricity generation mix. The country relies on coal for approximately 52% of its energy needs, which is crucial for maintaining energy security. Maritsa 3 is located roughly 250 km southeast of Sofia in the Thrace region.
55 years old
Bulgaria, Europe
- 14. largest of 43 plants in Bulgaria
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 1.3% of the installed capacity of Bulgaria
55 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
TEC Maritsa 3 AD operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 3,903 MW combined
Source: GCPT
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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