The Hungarian state-owned power utility MVM has closed the tender for converting the 884 MW lignite-fired Mátra power plant in Visonta (Hungary) to a 500-650 MW CCGT plant. The winner of the tender is a consortium consisting of Status KPRIA, Elsewedy Electric Egypt, and West Hungária Bau. MVM will finalize the financing structure for construction after signing the contract with the winning consortium and will then make a final investment decision on the proejct.
The new CCGT power plant will be capable of operating with 30% hydrogen and is expected to generate 2 to 2.5 TWh/year of electricity, while reducing emissions by 75% compared to the existing lignite-fired units.
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