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Maritsa East 2 Thermal Power Plant
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Maritsa East 2 Thermal Power Plant

Тепловая электростанция «Марица-Восток-2»
BulgariaКовачево (община Раднево)1962–1968Energy
A lignite-fired power station in the Maritsa East basin. According to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, the large thermal power stations of the Maritsa East coal and energy complex were built with Soviet help. According to the company, construction began on 7 May 1962, unit 1 was started on 25 October 1966 and the first stage was completed with the commissioning of unit 4 on 24 November 1968.
Тепловая электростанция на лигнитах Восточно-Марицкого бассейна. По сведениям Большой советской энциклопедии, крупные тепловые электростанции Восточно-Марицкого угольно-энергетического комплекса построены с помощью СССР. По данным компании, строительство начато 7 мая 1962 года, первый блок пущен 25 октября 1966 года, первая очередь завершена с вводом четвёртого блока 24 ноября 1968 года.

Property abroad

EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerTPP Maritsa East 2 EAD (Bulgaria)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1966
StatusIn use
As of2026-05
According to News.bg (20 May 2026), the power station continues to operate.

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