Overview
EC Mondi Świecie is a 123 MW coal power plant in Poland, owned by Mondi Świecie S.A. and currently operational. It serves the local industrial grid.
EC Mondi Świecie is a coal-fired power plant located in Świecie, Poland, with a capacity of 123 MW. Owned and operated by Mondi Świecie S.A., the facility is operational and plays a key role in supplying electricity to the region. As a coal power plant, it operates within Poland's energy sector, which relies heavily on coal for baseload power generation. The plant's 123 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for coal power plants in Poland. It likely uses subcritical technology, common for older plants of this size. The facility operates under Polish and EU environmental regulations, including the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Compliance with Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions is required to minimize environmental impact. EC Mondi Świecie provides electricity to the local grid and supports the industrial operations of Mondi Świecie S.A., a major paper and packaging producer. Its location in northern Poland contributes to regional energy security. The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2 and other emissions, which are regulated under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality. Its location in Świecie, a town with residential areas, means emissions may affect nearby populations. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants. Compliance with EU Industrial Emissions Directive and BAT is essential to mitigate environmental harm.
Frequently asked questions
EC Mondi Świecie is located in Świecie, Poland, at coordinates 53.393800 N, 18.375100 E.
The plant has a capacity of 123 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Mondi Świecie S.A., a subsidiary of the Mondi Group, which operates in the paper and packaging industry.
As a Polish coal plant, it must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. It also participates in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for CO2.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for many Polish power plants given the country's reliance on coal for electricity generation.