Overview
Volgograd state district power station is a 72 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo. It supplies electricity to the Volgograd region.
The Volgograd state district power station is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Russia, near the city of Volgograd. With a capacity of 72 MW, it is a relatively small-scale plant within the country's extensive power generation network. The plant is owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo, a subsidiary of the LUKOIL energy group, and is currently in operational status. As a gas-fired plant, it utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, which typically results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants. The facility operates under Russia's federal environmental regulations, which include emission standards for power plants. The plant plays a role in supporting the regional grid in Volgograd Oblast, an area with significant industrial activity including metallurgy and chemical production. Its capacity is modest, contributing to local electricity supply and grid stability. The plant's operation aligns with Russia's broader energy strategy, which emphasizes natural gas as a key fuel source for power generation.
Environmental context
The Volgograd state district power station's use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location near the Volgograd urban area may have local air quality implications, though gas combustion produces fewer pollutants like SOx and NOx. Older gas plants may have higher emission rates. The plant's capacity is small, limiting its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
The Volgograd state district power station is located in Russia, near the city of Volgograd in Volgograd Oblast.
The Volgograd state district power station has a capacity of 72 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo, a subsidiary of the LUKOIL energy group.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and SOx, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements. The plant's gas fuel type typically results in lower emissions compared to coal.
The plant supplies electricity to the Volgograd region, supporting local industrial and residential demand. Its 72 MW capacity helps stabilize the regional grid.