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Gomel-1 CHP Power Plant Belarus6 MW Gas

Gas

Gomel-1 CHP Power Plant is a 6 MW gas facility in Belarus, operational since 2011. Ranked #17 of 17 gas plants in Belarus. This plant's 6 MW accounts for 0.07% of Belarus's total gas capacity of 8,302 MW. The largest gas plant in Belarus is Lukoml Thermal Power Plant at 2,460 MW, making Gomel-1 410 times smaller. The nearest plant is Gomel-2 CHP Power Plant (544 MW, Gas). It is located in the Gomel Region, approximately 5 km from the city of Gomel.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Belenergo
Location
52.4141°, 31.0031°

Belarus, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 52.414100, 31.003100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
11.6 Kt
24 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
185.4 Kt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
2.5K
cars per year
1.5K
homes per year
526.8K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Belarus
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

BelarusEnergy Profile

24
Total Plants
8.5 GW
Total Capacity
GasSolar
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