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The Iron Gate II (, ) is a large
dam A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aqua ...
on the
Danube River The Danube ( ; see also other names) is the second-longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia. It flows through Central and Southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest south into the Black Sea. A large and historically important riv ...
, between
Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...
and
Serbia , image_flag = Flag of Serbia.svg , national_motto = , image_coat = Coat of arms of Serbia.svg , national_anthem = () , image_map = , map_caption = Location of Serbia (gree ...
.


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The dam is built at the Danube's . The project started in 1977 as a joint-venture between the governments of
Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...
and
Yugoslavia , common_name = Yugoslavia , life_span = 1918–19921941–1945: World War II in Yugoslavia#Axis invasion and dismemberment of Yugoslavia, Axis occupation , p1 = Kingdom of SerbiaSerbia , flag_p ...
for the construction of large dam on the Danube River which would serve both countries. At the time of completion in 1984 the dam had 16 units generating a total of , divided equally between the two countries at each. The
Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern and Southeast Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to ...
n part of the
power station A power station, also referred to as a power plant and sometimes generating station or generating plant, is an industrial facility for the electricity generation, generation of electric power. Power stations are generally connected to an electr ...
was modernised and another 2 units were installed; the nominal capacity of the 10 units was increased from to thus having an installed capacity of . The Romanian side of the
power station A power station, also referred to as a power plant and sometimes generating station or generating plant, is an industrial facility for the electricity generation, generation of electric power. Power stations are generally connected to an electr ...
produces approximately per annum. The
Serbia , image_flag = Flag of Serbia.svg , national_motto = , image_coat = Coat of arms of Serbia.svg , national_anthem = () , image_map = , map_caption = Location of Serbia (gree ...
n part of the power station currently has 10 units with a nominal capacity of each and a total power generation capacity of . producing approximately per annum. At the celebration ceremony for the 27 years since the power station's deployment it was announced that production in 2011 reached despite bad weather conditions.Municipality of Negotin: Iron Gate 2 Day
/ref> As of 2018 the Serbian side of the power plant is in the process of revitalization; when finished, the power of each aggregate will be lifted from 27 to 32 MW. Current total power generation capacity of the power station is . In 2011, a
border checkpoint A border checkpoint is a location on an international border where travelers or goods are inspected and allowed (or denied) passage through. Authorization often is required to enter a country through its borders. Access-controlled borders of ...
between Serbia and Romania for cars and light cargo vehicles was open.


See also

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Ostrovul Mare Bridge The Ostrovul Mare Bridge is a bridge in Romania over the of the Danube. It is intended for complementary access to the Ostrovu Mare Island and the Iron Gate II Hydroelectric Power Station, respectively, at the local border crossing point between ...
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Iron Gate I Hydroelectric Power Station The Iron Gate I Hydroelectric Power Station (, /Đerdap I) is the largest dam on the Danube river and one of the largest hydro power plants in Europe. It is located on the Iron Gate gorge, between Romania and Serbia. The Romanian side of the po ...
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Iron Gate III Hydroelectric Power Station Iron Gate III or Đerdap III () is a planned pumped storage power station on the Danube in Serbia, near the village of Dobra in the Golubac municipality. It would be the third Iron Gate power station, after Iron Gate I in 1972 and Iron Gate ...
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List of power stations in Romania This is a list of the main thermal power plants in Romania which at the end of 2006 had a total generating capacity of 11.335 Watt#Megawatt, MW. Coal/oil/gas Hydroelectric Nuclear Wind farms Solar farms See also *Energy in ...
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Energy in Romania Energy in Romania describes energy production, consumption and import in Romania. Romania has significant oil and gas reserves, substantial coal deposits and it has considerable installed hydroelectric power. However, Romania imports oil and gas ...
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Energy in Serbia Energy in Serbia is dominated by fossil fuels, despite the public preference for renewable energy. In 2021 Serbia's total energy supply was almost 700 PJ, with the energy mix comprising coal (45%), oil (24%), gas (15%), and renewables (16%). Bi ...


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The history of Iron Gate II
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Ostrovul Mare Bridge The Ostrovul Mare Bridge is a bridge in Romania over the of the Danube. It is intended for complementary access to the Ostrovu Mare Island and the Iron Gate II Hydroelectric Power Station, respectively, at the local border crossing point between ...
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