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TOPLO RUSE is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Ruse, Bulgaria. The plant is part of Bulgaria's energy infrastructure and contributes to the country's coal generation capacity. It is the 10th largest coal plant in Bulgaria. With 110 MW, it represents 2.26% of Bulgaria's total coal capacity of 4,859 MW. Bulgaria has 11 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,859 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Maritsa Itzok-2 power station at 1,602 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Coal is a significant component of Bulgaria's energy mix, providing around 36% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal reflects Bulgaria's energy strategy, which aims to utilize domestic resources. The plant is situated approximately 150 km northeast of Sofia in the northeastern region of the country.

Capacity
110 MW
Commissioning Year
1960

66 years old

Owner
Toplofikatsiya Ruse
Location
42.2569°, 26.1360°

Bulgaria, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 18. largest of 43 plants in Bulgaria
  • #9,605 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,335 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 1.19% of the installed capacity of Bulgaria
Age & fleet comparison

66 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Toplofikatsiya Ruse operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 3,914 MW combined

Nearest plant: Maritsa Itzok-3 power station (16.6 km)

Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 42.256900, 26.136000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
434.6 Kt
530 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
28.68 Mt
Over 66 years of operation
Past Retirement
2000
26 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
94.5K
cars per year
57.9K
homes per year
19.8M
trees to offset

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

BulgariaEnergy Profile

43
Total Plants
9.3 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
Top Fuels

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