Overview
Budennovskaya TPP is a 149.9 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by OOO LUKOIL-Stavropolenergo. It supplies electricity to the Stavropol region.
Budennovskaya TPP is a gas-fired power generation facility located in the Stavropol region of Russia. With a capacity of 149.9 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the country's natural gas power sector. The plant is owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Stavropolenergo, a subsidiary of the LUKOIL energy company. As a gas-fired plant, Budennovskaya TPP utilizes combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical of Russian gas power plants. Russia's power generation sector is regulated under national emission standards and environmental legislation, with gas plants generally having lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to coal-fired units. The plant's capacity places it in the mid-range for gas plants in the region. The plant plays a key role in supplying electricity to the Stavropol region and surrounding areas. Its operation supports local industrial and residential demand while contributing to the regional grid stability. As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from Russia's abundant natural gas resources, offering a relatively cleaner fossil fuel option for power generation.
Environmental context
Budennovskaya TPP, as a gas-fired plant, produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in the Stavropol region, which has a mix of agricultural and industrial areas, means emissions are subject to Russian national air quality standards. The plant's moderate capacity and gas fuel type reduce its local environmental footprint relative to larger or coal-based facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Budennovskaya TPP is located in the Stavropol region of Russia, near the town of Budennovsk.
Budennovskaya TPP has an installed capacity of 149.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
Budennovskaya TPP is operated by OOO LUKOIL-Stavropolenergo, a subsidiary of the LUKOIL energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
Budennovskaya TPP supplies electricity to the Stavropol region, supporting industrial, commercial, and residential consumers, and helps maintain grid stability.