Hungary has taken a significant step in modernizing its energy infrastructure with the signing of a contract to build a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant at the Tiszaujvaros site, part of MVM Group’s Tisza power plant complex. The project, awarded to a consortium consisting of Italy’s Ansaldo Energia and Turkey’s Calik Holding, marks a key milestone in the country’s shift from coal to cleaner and more flexible energy sources.
The contract encompasses the full-scale design, procurement, and construction of what is expected to become Hungary’s most efficient large-capacity power facility. The two-unit plant will have an installed capacity of 1,000 MW and is projected to generate approximately 7,500 GWh of electricity per year. The consortium will also provide long-term maintenance services for the gas turbines.
Energy Minister Csaba Lantos emphasized the plant’s strategic importance, citing its role in enhancing supply security and supporting the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. MVM Group CEO Karoly Matrai described the Tiszaujvaros project as a transformative development for eastern Hungary, noting that it will replace an outdated coal-fired unit and offer adaptable, high-efficiency production.
This project follows a similar February agreement for a 650 MW CCGT unit at the Matra power plant, reflecting Hungary’s broader push to modernize its power generation mix and reduce emissions while ensuring grid stability.
