Overview
GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya is a 18 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, owned by JSC GTEnergo. It operates as a gas power plant in the Russian energy sector.
GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Russia, with coordinates 60.0254° N, 30.6143° E. The plant has a capacity of 18 MW and is owned by JSC GTEnergo. It is currently operational, contributing to the regional power supply. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, with lower CO2 and pollutant emissions per unit of electricity. In Russia, gas power plants are common due to abundant domestic gas reserves. The facility's capacity of 18 MW places it in the small-scale category, suitable for local or industrial power needs. As a gas-fired plant, GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya benefits from flexible operation, allowing it to balance grid fluctuations. Its location near St. Petersburg suggests it may serve the regional grid or industrial consumers. The plant's operation aligns with Russia's energy strategy, which emphasizes gas-fired generation for efficiency and lower emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (18 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas near St. Petersburg may require adherence to local air quality standards. Modern gas turbines typically achieve high efficiency and lower emissions.
Frequently asked questions
GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya is located in Russia at coordinates 60.0254° N, 30.6143° E, near the city of Vsevolozhsk in Leningrad Oblast.
GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya is a gas-fired power plant, also known as a gas power plant, with a capacity of 18 MW.
The plant is owned by JSC GTEnergo, a Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal laws on environmental protection and air quality standards, including limits on emissions of pollutants such as NOx and SOx. The plant may also be subject to regional environmental requirements.
With a capacity of 18 MW, GT TETS Vsevolozhskaya is a small-scale gas power plant. Typical gas plants range from small units (1-50 MW) for local use to large combined-cycle plants (500+ MW) for grid supply.