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Termocentrala de la Floresti

Gas

The Termocentrala de la Floresti is a key infrastructure asset in Romania's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Termoelectrica S.A., which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1964, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Romania, Termocentrala de la Floresti occupies the #14 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Romania's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 5,415 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Romania is the TPP CCCC Petrom Brazi with an output of 860 MW, making the Termocentrala de la Floresti approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Romania's aggregate generation capacity of 20,173 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Romania consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 45.0253° latitude and 25.7929° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the TPP CCCC Petrom Brazi (gas-fired, 860 MW), the TPP Brazi (gas-fired, 220 MW), the Ariceştii (solar, 27 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Romania.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1964

62 years old

Owner
Termoelectrica S.A.
Location
45.0253°, 25.7929°

Romania, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 45.025331, 25.792857
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 62 years of operation
Past Retirement
1994
32 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
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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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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