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Svetlogorsk CHP Power Plant Belarus155 MW Natural Gas

Gas

Situated in Belarus, the Svetlogorsk CHP Power Plant ranks 12th among the 24 power generation facilities in the country, with a capacity of 155 MW. This plant represents approximately 1.82% of Belarus’s total capacity of 8,535 MW, signifying its importance in the national energy framework. Utilizing gas as its primary fuel source, Svetlogorsk is also ranked 12th among the 17 gas plants in Belarus, indicating that it operates within a relatively limited sector. Its isolated location, being the only power generation facility within a 50 km radius, highlights its significance in providing electricity to surrounding areas, especially in a country where the energy landscape is heavily dominated by gas. The absence of nearby plants emphasizes the critical nature of Svetlogorsk in ensuring energy reliability for local consumers and industries alike. Belarus's energy profile shows that gas is the dominant fuel type, which contributes to the overall stability and efficiency of the national grid. Operated by a local entity, this facility has likely been commissioned to respond to the growing energy demands of Belarusian society and industry. As the country explores avenues for enhancing energy security, Svetlogorsk CHP Power Plant will continue to play a pivotal role in delivering power while potentially transitioning towards more sustainable energy solutions. The ongoing energy developments in Belarus indicate that facilities like Svetlogorsk will be essential as the nation balances its economic needs with environmental considerations in the future.

Capacity
155 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Belenergo
Location
52.6274°, 29.7708°

Belarus, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 12. largest of 24 plants in Belarus
  • #8,277 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,872 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 1.82% of the installed capacity of Belarus
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Belenergo operates 17 plants totalling 8,284 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: GEODB

Location

Coordinates:: 52.627400, 29.770800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
299.4 Kt
611 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.77 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2000
26 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
65.1K
cars per year
39.9K
homes per year
13.6M
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
Top Fuels

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