4 FAQs about Compact power station factory in Cyprus

How high is a power station in Cyprus?

The flue gas stack of the power station is 138 metres (453 ft) high and is the second tallest structure in Cyprus. The explosion that severely damaged the power station was heard up to 50 kilometres (31 mi) away and is believed to have involved at least 2,000 tonnes of munitions.

How many power stations are there in Cyprus?

Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe. Dhekelia power station is located on the southeast coast of Cyprus, to the east of Larnaca and consists of 6x60MWe steam turbines and two 50MWe internal combustion engines blocks.

How does Cyprus power generation work?

This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil. Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe.

How does Cyprus generate electricity?

Cyprus is an island with no indigenous hydrocarbon energy sources. This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil.

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On 11 July 2011, following an explosion at the Mari naval base, Vasilikos Power Station, which lies adjacent to the naval base, suffered heavy damage that brought its operations to a complete