Overview
GTE HPP Elista is an 18 MW gas power plant in Russia, operated by JSC GTEnergo. The facility supplies electricity to the regional grid.
GTE HPP Elista is a gas-fired power plant located in Russia, with a capacity of 18 MW. The plant is owned and operated by JSC GTEnergo and is currently operational. It serves the local energy needs of the region. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, but still emits CO2 and other pollutants. In Russia, power generation facilities are subject to national emission standards and environmental regulations. The plant's capacity of 18 MW places it in the small-scale category for gas power plants. As a gas-fired facility, GTE HPP Elista contributes to the regional power supply with relatively lower emissions per unit of electricity compared to coal plants. Its operation supports grid stability and provides energy to nearby communities. The plant's location in the steppe region of Kalmykia highlights its role in powering a less densely populated area.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a semi-arid region with low population density reduces direct exposure to populated areas. The plant's small capacity (18 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint, but aging technology may increase emissions per MWh.
Frequently asked questions
GTE HPP Elista is located in Russia, near the city of Elista in the Republic of Kalmykia.
GTE HPP Elista has a capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by JSC GTEnergo, a Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants like NOx and SOx, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements under Russian climate policy.
The plant supplies electricity to the regional grid in Kalmykia, supporting local communities and industrial activities.