Overview
Puławy is a 112 MW coal power plant in Poland, operated by Grupa Azoty Puławy. It provides electricity to the national grid and supports industrial operations.
Puławy is a coal-fired power plant located in Puławy, Poland, with a capacity of 112 MW. It is owned and operated by Grupa Azoty Puławy, a major chemical company. The plant plays a key role in supplying electricity to the local industrial complex and the broader Polish power system. The facility operates under Poland's national emission standards, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). As a coal plant, it is subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, requiring measures to control SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for Polish coal generation. Puławy's integration with the chemical industry highlights its significance for combined heat and power (CHP) applications, though its primary focus is electricity generation. The plant's location in eastern Poland supports regional energy security and industrial competitiveness.
Environmental context
The Puławy coal plant contributes to regional air emissions, including CO2, SOx, and NOx, typical for coal-fired generation. Its location near the Vistula River and agricultural areas may raise concerns about local air quality and water usage. Older coal plants generally have higher emission intensities. Proximity to populated areas could increase exposure to pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The Puławy power plant is located in Puławy, Poland, at coordinates 51.4574° N, 21.9744° E.
The Puławy coal plant has a capacity of 112 megawatts (MW).
The Puławy power plant is owned and operated by Grupa Azoty Puławy, a major Polish chemical company.
Coal power plants in Poland must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, which set limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions.
The Puławy plant adds 112 MW of coal-fired capacity to Poland's energy mix, supporting grid stability and industrial power needs, particularly for the chemical sector.