EC Bielsko-Północ 2 is a 55 MW oil-fired power plant in Poland, operated by PKE S.A. since 1997. Ranked #2 of 3 oil plants in Poland. Its 55 MW represents 8.4% of Poland's total oil capacity of 655 MW. The largest oil plant in Poland is EC PKN Orlen at 600 MW, making EC Bielsko-Północ 2 10.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jaworzno Power Station (1545 MW, Coal), Jaworzno III (1345 MW, Coal), and Łaziska (1155 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, approximately 60 km southwest of Katowice.
29 years old
Poland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Poland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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.