Overview
TPP-1 is a 313 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by Quandra. It supplies electricity to the grid and operates under national emission standards.
TPP-1 is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Russia, with coordinates 54.8402° N, 56.0910° E. The plant has a capacity of 313 MW and is owned by Quandra. It is currently operational and contributes to the regional power supply. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per unit of electricity. In Russia, power plants are subject to federal environmental regulations, including emission limits for pollutants. As a medium-scale gas plant, TPP-1 plays a role in balancing the grid and meeting local energy demand. Its location in the Ural region places it near industrial centers, supporting economic activity. The use of gas aligns with global trends toward lower-carbon power generation, though it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal plants, but it still emits CO2 and nitrogen oxides. Its location in the Ural region, with moderate population density, means local air quality impacts are managed through regulatory standards. The capacity of 313 MW places it in the medium-scale category for gas plants in Russia.
Frequently asked questions
TPP-1 is located in Russia at coordinates 54.8402° N, 56.0910° E, in the Ural region.
TPP-1 has a capacity of 313 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
TPP-1 is owned by Quandra, a Russian energy company.
TPP-1 uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which results in lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants.
TPP-1 operates under Russian federal emission standards, which set limits on pollutants like NOx and SOx. Gas plants generally have a smaller environmental footprint than coal plants.