Overview
Lida Power Plant Belarus is a 43 MW gas-fired power station located in Lida, Belarus. It operates as a key electricity generation facility in the region.
Lida Power Plant Belarus is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 43 megawatts, located in Lida, Belarus. The plant plays a role in supplying electricity to the local grid and supporting regional energy needs. As a gas-fired plant, it utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, which generally results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulates compared to coal-fired plants. The plant operates under Belarusian national energy regulations, which align with broader Eurasian economic union standards for emissions and efficiency. The facility's moderate capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the country's energy mix, which includes a significant share of natural gas generation. The plant's location in western Belarus supports grid stability and local industrial demand.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Lida, a city with moderate population density, means local air quality impacts are managed through national emission standards. The facility's age and specific technology (subcritical vs. Typical gas plants in Belarus operate with moderate efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Lida Power Plant Belarus is located in Lida, Belarus, at coordinates 53.901100 N, 25.291000 E.
The plant has a capacity of 43 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas-fired power station.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil.
Gas power plants in Belarus operate under national environmental and energy regulations, which include emission limits for pollutants such as NOx and SO2, as well as efficiency standards.
Yes, the plant is listed as operational, indicating it is actively generating electricity.