Vuhlehirska Power Station
| Vuhlehirska power station | |
|---|---|
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  Location of Vuhlehirska power station in Ukraine | |
| Official name | Вуглегірська ТЕС |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Location | Svitlodarske, Donetsk Oblast |
| Coordinates | 48°27′52″N 38°11′53″E / 48.46444°N 38.19806°ECoordinates: 48°27′52″N 38°11′53″E / 48.46444°N 38.19806°E |
| Status | Operation suspended |
| Commission date | 1972 |
| Owner(s) | Centrenergo |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal (4 power units) |
| Secondary fuel | natural gas |
| Tertiary fuel | Mazut |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 7 |
| Nameplate capacity | 3,600 MW |
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Website Vuglegirska TPP | |
Vuhlehirska power station (also known as Vuhlehirska TES, Ukrainian: Вуглегірська ТЕС) is a coal-fueled thermal power station located in Svitlodarsk, Ukraine. It consists of 7 units with a total power output of 3,600 MW and was in service between 1972 and 1977. Vuhlehirska power station has a 320 metres (1,050 ft) tall flue gas stack, which is one of the tallest structures in Ukraine.
The power station is operated by Centrenergo.[1]
On 29 March 2013, four power units of the station were destroyed as a result of a major fire in which one employee was killed and eight injured workers were hospitalized.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "One person killed, three injured in fire at Vuhlehirska Thermal Power Plant, says Emergencies Service". Interfax-Ukraine. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Vuhlehirska TPP should be fully restored, says energy minister". Interfax-Ukraine. 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
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