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Crivina Power Station330 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Crivina Power Station serves a vital role in Romania's energy landscape, contributing significantly to the country's gas-fired energy generation capacity. With a robust capacity of 330 MW, this power generation facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel type, aligning with Romania's strategic energy policies aimed at transitioning towards more sustainable sources while still relying on traditional fossil fuels. Located at coordinates 45.0338° N latitude and 21.8160° E longitude, Crivina Power Station is situated in the Banat region, which is critical for the local grid as it enhances energy stability and security in the area. The plant operates within a broader context of Romania's commitment to reducing carbon emissions while ensuring a reliable energy supply. The gas technology employed at Crivina is designed to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact, playing a crucial part in balancing the variable contributions from renewable sources in the national energy mix. As a modern facility, Crivina Power Station is equipped to support Romania's objectives of energy diversification and sustainability, ensuring that it remains a key player in the region's energy sector.

Capacity
330 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
E.ON Romania
Location
45.0338°, 21.8160°

Romania, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 18. largest of 158 plants in Romania
  • #5,783 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,159 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 1.64% of the installed capacity of Romania
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

E.ON Romania operates 1 plants totalling 330 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 4,264 MW combined

Nearest plant: TE KOSTOLAC B (58.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 45.033775, 21.816025
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
637.4 Kt
1301 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.20 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
138.6K
cars per year
85.0K
homes per year
29.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Romania
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

RomaniaEnergy Profile

158
Total Plants
20.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroNuclear
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