The Auvere power plant has experienced another outage just three weeks after its last repair, removing it from the electricity market. According to Jelena Derbneva, a communications advisor for Eesti Energia, the current maintenance is aimed at addressing failures in the steam regulators, with plans to synchronize the plant back to the grid on March 1. The plant had just completed a month-long repair and was reactivated on February 6, following previous technical troubles.

CEO Andrus Durejko of Eesti Energia commented on the significant financial impact of the plant’s downtime, estimating that its absence from the market for nearly a month has cost electricity consumers around 4.5 million euros. The Auvere power plant is part of the Eesti Energia group and specializes in oil shale electricity generation, having been handed over to the energy company in mid-2018. Designed for a reliability rate of 92%, the plant has a production capacity of 270 megawatts, highlighting its importance in Estonia’s energy landscape.

The repeated outages raise concerns about the reliability of the Auvere facility, which is crucial for the country's electricity supply. The financial implications for consumers indicate a broader issue with energy infrastructure in Estonia, reflecting the challenges faced in maintaining consistent electricity production amid technical difficulties. As the plant seeks to return to operation, attention will likely turn to longer-term solutions that could prevent future disruptions and ensure a stable energy supply for the nation.