Oil & gas · Italy

Simeri Crichi power station

Simeri Crichi power station is a 885 MW oil- and gas-fired power station located in Calabria, Italy. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2008.

885 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2008Start year
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Overview

Technology: combined cycle; fuel: natural gas.

Ownership: Edison SpA.

Why it matters

  • The 15th-largest oil- and gas-fired power station in Italy by capacity (of 118 operating oil & gas facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 1.8% of Italy's operating oil & gas capacity and roughly 1% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 885 MW Operating combined cycle 2008

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Simeri Crichi power station?

Simeri Crichi power station has a capacity of 885 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Simeri Crichi power station?

Edison SpA.

Where is Simeri Crichi power station located?

It is located in Calabria, Italy. Approximate coordinates: 38.8759, 16.6569.

When did Simeri Crichi power station start operating?

Start year: 2008. Current status: Operating.

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