CHP-Severnaya is an 8 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by an undisclosed owner/investor. Ranked #283 of 299 gas plants in Russia, it represents 0.01% of the country's total gas capacity of 139,541 MW. The largest gas plant in Russia is Surgutskaya GRES-2 at 8,865 MW, making CHP-Severnaya 1,108 times smaller. Nearby plants include Astrakhanskaya CHPP-2 (380 MW, Gas), Central boiler-house [Astrakhan] (235 MW, Gas), and Astrakhanskaya GRES (110 MW, Gas). CHP-Severnaya is located in Astrakhan Oblast, approximately 1,000 km south of Moscow.
11 years old
Russia, Europe
Location
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
Russia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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