Debrecen power station

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Debrecen power station is a 95-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant in Hajdu-Bihar County, Hungary.

Location

The map below shows the location of the power station in Debrecen, Hajdu-Bihar County, Hungary.

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Background

This power station provides cooling services to Hungary's largest shopping complex (FORUM) as well as to the Kolcey center in Debrecen. Residents of Debrecen have highlighted potential emissions issues relating to "yellow smoke" exiting the chimneys, but complaints were waved away by the company.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Veolia
• Parent company: Veolia Environnement SA
• Location: Debrecen, Hajdu-Bihar County, Hungary
• Coordinates: 47.5168, 21.6282 (exact)
• Gross generating capacity (operating): 95 MW
  • Gas-fired combined-cycle with CHP, 95 MW (start-up year not available)