Erzurum power station

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Erzurum power station is a supposedly proposed 450-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Erzurum province, Turkey.

Location

The map below shows the location of Erzurum province, the approximate location where the plant would supposedly be built.

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Background on Plant

According to Platts, Enerjisa is planning to build a 450-MW coal-fired power plant in an unspecified location in Turkey's Erzurum province. No other information on this project is available.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Enerjisa
• Parent company:
• Location: Erzurum province, Turkey
• Coordinates: 40, 41.4 (approximate)
• Status: Unclear
• Detailed status:
• Gross capacity: 450 MW
• Type:
• Projected in service:
• Coal type:
• Coal source:
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