Levice CCGT CHP Power Plant is an 80 MW gas-fired power plant in Slovakia, with operations managed by an unnamed operator since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 3 gas plants in Slovakia. Its 80 MW represents 10.99% of Slovakia's 728 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Slovakia is Malzenice CCGT Power Plant at 430 MW, making Levice 5.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant (880 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in the Nitra Region, approximately 100 km northeast of Bratislava.
11 years old
Slovakia, Europe
Location
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
Slovakia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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