Compact power station factory in Cyprus

How many power stations are there in Cyprus?

Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe. Dhekelia power station is located on the southeast coast of Cyprus, to the east of Larnaca and consists of 6x60MWe steam turbines and two 50MWe internal combustion engines blocks.

How does Cyprus power generation work?

This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil. Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe.

Is Mari a new power plant in Cyprus?

Mari is the first plant in Cyprus run by an independent power producer. Construction began in 2018 and has made slow progress (original completion was planned for 2021) . In 2021 buildings can be seen on the site. Its supply of LNG will come from the nearby LNG terminal scheduled to be completed in 2022.

How does Cyprus generate electricity?

Cyprus is an island with no indigenous hydrocarbon energy sources. This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil.