Atherinolakkos is a 102 MW oil-fired power plant located in Greece, operated by the Public Power Company of Greece. It generates electricity using oil as its primary fuel source. Atherinolakkos ranks as the 3rd largest oil plant in Greece. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 20.36% of Greece's total oil capacity of 501 MW. Greece has 3 oil plants with a combined capacity of 501 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Greece, South Rhodes Power Plant at 206 MW, Atherinolakkos is approximately 0.49 times its size. Oil remains a minor but necessary part of Greece's energy mix, accounting for about 3% of total electricity generation. The country's reliance on oil is influenced by its geographic location and historical energy infrastructure. Atherinolakkos is situated in the southeastern region of Greece, approximately 70 km from the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.
28 years old
Greece, Europe
- 36. largest of 90 plants in Greece
- #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
- #455 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.7% of the installed capacity of Greece
28 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Public Power Company of Greece operates 10 plants totalling 3,582 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 5 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.