Overview
Belgorod TPP is a 60 MW gas-fired thermal power plant in Belgorod, Russia, operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
Belgorod TPP (thermal power plant) is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Belgorod, Russia. With a capacity of 60 MW, it is a medium-scale plant within the Russian power sector, contributing to regional electricity supply. The plant is owned and operated by PJSC "Quadra - Power Generation", a major energy company in Russia. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulates. However, it still emits carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The facility operates under Russian federal environmental regulations, which set emission limits for power plants. The technology employed is typical for gas-fired thermal plants of this era, likely using combined-cycle or steam turbine technology. Belgorod TPP plays a role in meeting the energy demands of the Belgorod region, supporting local industry and residential needs. Its location in an urban area necessitates adherence to air quality standards to minimize impact on the surrounding population. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to grid stability and energy security in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location near populated areas requires compliance with local air quality regulations to manage NOx and other pollutants. The plant's moderate capacity and fuel type place it in a relatively favorable environmental position within the thermal power sector.
Frequently asked questions
Belgorod TPP is located in Belgorod, Russia, at coordinates 50.600000 N, 36.618600 E.
Belgorod TPP has a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Belgorod TPP is owned and operated by PJSC "Quadra - Power Generation", a Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and CO2, as well as local air quality regulations. The plant likely operates under permits that set limits on emissions.
The primary fuel used at Belgorod TPP is natural gas, which produces lower emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.