The most important lignite deposits in Greece are located in the north of the country at Ptolemais-Amynteon and Florina (approximately 1.5 billion tonnes) which contribute around 80% of national production.
Other than its highly lignite-rich reserves, Ptolemaida is a highly industrialized area.
The four power plants in this area produce 70% of Greece's electrical power, using the large local deposits of lignite as fuel.
The plants are owned by the Public Power Corporation (DEI), the major employer in the city.
The plant was inaugurated by the Prime minister of Greece at that time, Constantine Karamanlis.
The other two are in Amyntaio in Florina regional unit and in Agios Dimitrios.
The most important lignite deposits in Greece are located in the north of the country at Ptolemais-Amynteon and Florina (approximately 1.5 billion tonnes) which contribute around 80% of national production. Other than its highly lignite-rich reserves, Ptolemaida is a highly industrialized area. The four power plants in this area produce 70% of Greece's electrical power, using the large local deposits of lignite as fuel. The plants are owned by the Public Power Corporation (DEI), the major employer in the city. The plant was inaugurated by the Prime minister of Greece at that time, Constantine Karamanlis. The other two are in Amyntaio in Florina regional unit and in Agios Dimitrios.
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