Maritsa Iztok Complex

The Maritsa Iztok Complex contains three thermal power stations operating within a vast lignite coal basin with mines, enrichment facilities, and railway infrastructure.

The development of this thermal power and mining complex commenced in 1952, utilizing lignite deposits that were first identified during the mid-nineteenth century.

The complex represents a cornerstone of Bulgarian industrial development, providing employment opportunities and supporting regional economic growth across multiple provinces.

Maritsa Iztok generates approximately thirty percent of Bulgaria's electricity through its network of three power stations with a combined capacity exceeding 3000 megawatts.

Each power station in the complex maintains an exclusive relationship with local mines, creating a closed-loop system where coal extraction directly serves power generation.

Location: Stara Zagora Province

Location: Sliven Province

GPS coordinates: 42.15444,25.91139

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:43