Contracts signed for 1000MW CCGT plant in Hungary

A consortium of Ansaldo Energia and Turkish conglomerate Calik Holding has signed an EPC contract for the Tiszaújváros combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Hungary.

The partners won the public tender for the construction and long-term maintenance of the plant's gas turbines.

The plant, owned by MVM Tisza Erőmű Ltd., will consist of two blocks and will have a 1000MW capacity once fully operational. It will supply an average of 7,500GWh of electricity annually to the Hungarian power grid.

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According to Károly Mátrai, CEO of the MVM Group, it's a milestone project for Hungary. “The construction of the new power plant is of historic importance, as no new baseload power plant has been built in Hungary in the past one and a half decades. It is also a crucial step for domestic energy production, as it contributes to strengthening energy independence, improving supply security, and achieving our climate goals. The new facility will play an important role in balancing renewable electricity production, thereby supporting the successful energy transition."

The plant will be located at a previously decommissioned traditional power plant, and is being built to support the integration of renewables and meet increasing power demand.

Said Mátrai: "[The power plant] will leverage existing electricity grid connections, a cooling water system, and nearby natural gas access. Thanks to the favourable infrastructure and geographical conditions, the investment not only strengthens grid stability but also gives new impetus to the local economy and employment."

Ahmet Calik, President of Calik Enerji Swiss and lead company of the consortium, commented in a statement: “We are honored to contribute to Hungary’s energy supply and enhance its energy security...we aim to be an integral part of Hungary’s strategic growth by providing long-term solutions using the most advanced technologies.”

Fabrizio Fabbri, CEO of Ansaldo Energia, added: “This agreement is a decisive step toward strengthening the nation’s strategic energy security. At Ansaldo Energia, we are proud to bring our most advanced gas turbine technology—suitable for hydrogen use—to this project, combining exceptional reliability with outstanding efficiency and operational flexibility,” said Fabrizio Fabbri.