Overview
Krasavinskaya GT CHPP is a 63.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by GEP Vologdaoblkommunenergo. It provides electricity and heat to the local grid.
Krasavinskaya GT CHPP is a gas-fired combined heat and power plant located in Russia, with coordinates 60.9575 N, 46.4848 E. The facility has a capacity of 63.8 MW and is classified as a gas power plant. It is currently operational and owned by GEP Vologdaoblkommunenergo. As a gas-fired plant, Krasavinskaya GT CHPP utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, which typically results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulates compared to coal-fired plants. The plant operates under Russian federal regulations for emissions and energy efficiency, which set standards for air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. The technology employed is likely combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) or similar, given the plant's designation as GT CHPP. The plant plays a role in the regional energy mix, providing both electricity and heat to the surrounding area. Its capacity of 63.8 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale for gas power plants in Russia. The facility contributes to local energy security and supports the industrial and residential needs of 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 in a relatively populated area may affect local air quality, though gas combustion produces fewer pollutants. Modern CCGT plants achieve higher efficiency and lower emissions. The facility's environmental impact is moderated by its fuel choice and scale.
Frequently asked questions
Krasavinskaya GT CHPP is located in Russia at coordinates 60.9575 N, 46.4848 E, near the town of Krasavino in Vologda Oblast.
Krasavinskaya GT CHPP has a capacity of 63.8 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by GEP Vologdaoblkommunenergo, a regional energy company in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for air pollutants and greenhouse gases, as well as energy efficiency requirements. The plant likely follows regulations under the Russian Federal Law on Environmental Protection.
Gas-fired combined heat and power plants produce lower emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates compared to coal plants. However, they still emit CO2. The environmental impact depends on plant efficiency, technology, and local air quality conditions.