Zaporizhzhia TPP stops: there is no coal

There is no coal at the TPP. And there is no way to arrange its regular deliveries, the mayor of Energodar, Dmytro Orlov said

He mentioned that the shutdown of the thermal power plant was due to the city's occupation and logistical difficulties because of ongoing hostilities in southern Ukraine, and the damage to infrastructure facilities, destroyed bridges and sections of the railway. 

“The shutdown of the TPP will not affect the provision of public services to the population of the city. Electricity, heat and hot water supply in Energodar to be ensured by the Zaporizhzhia NPP. However, some reduction in the temperature of hot water by several degrees may be experienced”  the report writes. The personnel of the thermal station is facing a  forced downtime.

Tags: coal, thermal energy

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