Overview
Moni Power Station is a 140 MW oil-fired diesel power plant located in Cyprus. It is currently operational and contributes to the island's electricity grid.
Moni Power Station Cyprus is an operational diesel power plant with a capacity of 140 megawatts, located at coordinates 34.7106° N, 33.1825° E. As an oil-fired facility, it plays a role in Cyprus's power generation mix, which relies heavily on imported fossil fuels due to limited domestic energy resources. The plant operates under Cyprus's national regulatory framework, which aligns with European Union directives including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). As a diesel plant, it uses internal combustion engine technology, which is common for medium-scale generation in island systems. The 140 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale range for diesel plants. Moni Power Station supports the stability of Cyprus's electricity supply, particularly during peak demand periods. Its location near the southern coast provides access to fuel delivery infrastructure. The plant's environmental footprint includes CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical of oil-fired generation, subject to EU emissions standards and local air quality regulations.
Environmental context
The plant's oil-fired generation results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its proximity to populated areas along Cyprus's southern coast may raise local air quality concerns, regulated under EU ambient air quality standards. The facility's age and technology (diesel engines) influence its efficiency and emissions profile, with older units typically having higher emission rates.
Frequently asked questions
Moni Power Station is located in Cyprus, near the southern coast at coordinates 34.7106° N, 33.1825° E.
Moni Power Station is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Moni Power Station has a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale facility in the context of Cyprus's power generation.
As a facility in Cyprus, an EU member state, Moni Power Station must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and relevant Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants.
Moni Power Station provides baseload and peak power to Cyprus's grid, helping to meet the island's electricity demand, especially during periods of high consumption.