Overview
ROSSANO TE is a 1,200 MW oil-fired diesel power plant located in Rossano, Italy. It operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and Best Available Techniques.
ROSSANO TE is a diesel power plant located in Rossano, Italy, with a capacity of 1,200 MW, making it a large-scale facility in the Italian power generation sector. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and is currently operational. The facility operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants apply, requiring efficient operation and pollution control measures to minimize SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. As a significant power generation asset in southern Italy, ROSSANO TE contributes to the regional grid stability and electricity supply. Its oil-fired technology places it among conventional thermal plants that are subject to evolving EU climate and energy policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's oil-fired combustion results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, with environmental impact influenced by its capacity and technology. Proximity to populated areas and the local geography of the Rossano region may affect dispersion patterns. Compliance with EU BAT standards helps mitigate local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
ROSSANO TE is located in Rossano, Italy, at coordinates 39.621800 N, 16.608400 E.
The ROSSANO TE power plant has a capacity of 1,200 MW, making it a large-scale diesel power plant.
ROSSANO TE uses oil as its primary fuel for power generation.
Oil-fired power plants in Italy 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.
As a 1,200 MW facility, ROSSANO TE provides significant baseload or peak power to the Italian grid, supporting regional electricity demand and grid stability.