Katowice Power Station

Katowice Power Station
Location of Katowice Power Station in Poland
Official name Elektrociepłownia Katowice
Country Poland
Location Katowice
Coordinates 50°17′08.13″N 19°3′14.07″E / 50.2855917°N 19.0539083°E / 50.2855917; 19.0539083Coordinates: 50°17′08.13″N 19°3′14.07″E / 50.2855917°N 19.0539083°E / 50.2855917; 19.0539083
Status Operational
Commission date 1985
Owner(s) PKE
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Coal
Cogeneration? yes
Power generation
Thermal capacity 459.4 MWt
Nameplate capacity 135,5 MWe
Website
http://www.pke.pl/elektrownie/pke-sa-elektrocieplownia-katowice

Katowice Power Station (Polish: 'Elektrociepłownia Katowice') is a coal-fired power station in Katowice, Poland. It consists of three units. Two units each with a generation capacity of 140 MW went in service respectively in 1985 and 1991, and a third unit of BCF-100 type with a heat capacity of 180 MW and electric generation capacity of 135.5 MW.[1]

The flue gas stack of the power station is 200 metres (660 ft) tall and equipped with several antennas.[2]

Distant view of Katowice Power Station as seen from Hallera and Roździeńskiego junction

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