Overview
TPP Quadra is a 116.9 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
TPP Quadra is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Russia, operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation. With a capacity of 116.9 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale for gas power plants in the region. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the regional energy mix. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. In Russia, gas power plants are subject to national emission standards and environmental regulations. The plant's technology likely includes combined cycle or steam turbine configurations typical for its capacity range. TPP Quadra plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and supporting grid stability. Its operation aligns with Russia's broader energy strategy, which emphasizes natural gas as a key energy source. The plant's environmental impact is moderated by the use of gas, which produces lower CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired generation. Its capacity of 116.9 MW suggests a moderate environmental footprint. The facility's location in Russia, a country with extensive gas infrastructure, means it operates within a regulatory framework that includes national emission standards. Gas plants typically have less local air quality impact than coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
TPP Quadra is located in Russia at coordinates 51.7660 N, 36.1389 E.
TPP Quadra has a capacity of 116.9 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
TPP Quadra is operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation, a Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and SOx, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
The primary fuel used at TPP Quadra is natural gas, which produces lower emissions compared to coal.