Overview
Igumnovskaya TPP is a 75 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by LLC "Synthesis of OKA". It contributes to the regional grid with natural gas generation.
Igumnovskaya TPP is a gas-fired power plant located in Russia, with coordinates 56.251700 N, 43.620000 E. The facility has a capacity of 75 MW and is owned by LLC "Synthesis of OKA". It operates on natural gas, a fuel type that offers lower emissions compared to coal. The plant operates under Russian Federation regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and CO2. The 75 MW capacity places it in the small to medium scale for gas power generation. As an operational facility, Igumnovskaya TPP supports local electricity demand. Its gas fuel source results in a lower carbon footprint relative to coal plants. The plant's location in the Nizhny Novgorod region contributes to the area's energy mix and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its 75 MW capacity indicates a moderate scale of operation. The facility's proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality, but gas-fired plants generally have less environmental impact. The plant operates under Russian environmental regulations, which set emission limits for power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Igumnovskaya TPP is located in Russia at coordinates 56.251700 N, 43.620000 E, near the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
Igumnovskaya TPP is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 75 MW, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned by LLC "Synthesis of OKA", a Russian company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and CO2, as well as local environmental permits.
With a capacity of 75 MW, Igumnovskaya TPP is a small to medium-sized gas plant. Many gas plants in Russia range from 100 MW to over 1000 MW, especially in combined cycle configurations.