The new MYTILINEOS’ CCGT in Agios Nikolaos Energy Center to be completed by the end of 2021
Athens, Greece - 19 April 2021 - An update regarding the progress of the new natural gas fired combined cycle (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine – CCGT) power station, and the presentation of the main equipment was realized during the recent visit of Kostas Skrekas, Minister of Environment and Energy and Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman and CEO of MYTILINEOS at the Agios Nikolaos Energy Center, in Viotia, that sets the upgraded power generation capacity of MYTILINEOS on a new solid track.
The €300 million investment is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, positioning the plant as the largest, most efficient and modern in Greece and one of the largest power stations in Europe. General Electric's (GE) 9HA.02 gas turbine, the first of "H" class installed in Greece, has arrived, and is installed in the new Energy Center and when put into service will deliver 826MW to the grid, with 63% thermal efficiency, contributing to Greece’s energy safety. With the addition of the new station, MYTILINEOS' total electricity generation will exceed 2,000 MW, not including production from Renewable Energy Sources.
Kostas Skrekas, Minister of the Environment and Energy, highlighted the value of the investment and its importance for the seamless operation of the energy system in 2022: "Investments in modern installations, such as MYTILINEOS’ power plant, which is going forward, even amidst the pandemic, are highlighting the company’s confidence in the country. The new plant will help us achieve the targets of a faster lignite phase-out in Europe that we as Government have set. It is a power station that will ensure the stability of the electricity grid to achieve another ambitious target, that of having over 60% contribution of Renewable Energy Sources in electricity generation by 2030. Today, this is a solid proof that there are Greek entrepreneurs, who despite the unprecedented conditions created by the pandemic, undertake the investment risk and make large investments in Greece, thereby contributing to the economic growth of our country. They create, produce know-how, use worthy human resources, Greek youth, scientists, craftsmen. And in this way, they contribute overall to social cohesion but also export expertise and can compete as equals, our giant international competitors."
"The reception and installment of the largest and most efficient gas turbine by our General Electric partners is an important milestone for MYTILINEOS. We are extremely proud as we are now close to completing a major investment, while staying committed to our original planning. The Sustainable Engineering Solutions Business Unit ensured its success, and we are very pleased that MYTILINEOS will become a benchmark in Greece for the transition to green energy," said Evangelos Mytilineos, Charman and CEO of MYTILINEOS.
With this investment, MYTILINEOS becomes the first private company that contributes to the national energy system, through its state-of-the-art plant in view of the country’s energy transition. At the same time, the completion of the investment will generate significant economic value locally, by creating new jobs and synergies while supports MYTILINEOS commitment for minimizing its environmental footprint in its operation as a whole.
