Overview
Volzhskaya HPP 1 is a 541 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo. It supplies electricity to the Volgograd region.
Volzhskaya HPP 1 is a gas-fired power plant located near Volzhsky, Russia, with a capacity of 541 MW. It is owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo, a subsidiary of LUKOIL, and plays a key role in the regional power grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, but still contributes to CO2 emissions. Its capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas plants in Russia. The facility likely uses combined-cycle or steam turbine technology, common for gas plants of this size. As part of Russia's energy infrastructure, Volzhskaya HPP 1 supports industrial and residential demand in the Volgograd area. Its operation is subject to national emission standards and environmental regulations, though specific permit details are not publicly listed.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel reduces SOx and particulate emissions compared to coal, but CO2 and NOx remain concerns. Located near the Volga River and populated areas, its operations are subject to Russian environmental regulations. The facility's age and technology type influence its efficiency and emission profile.
Frequently asked questions
Volzhskaya HPP 1 is located near Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, at coordinates 48.8242 N, 44.8178 E.
Volzhskaya HPP 1 has a capacity of 541 MW, making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Volgogradenergo, a subsidiary of LUKOIL.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for CO2, NOx, and other pollutants, as well as local environmental permits.
The primary fuel is natural gas, which produces lower emissions than coal but still contributes to greenhouse gases.