GT CHP Novocherkasskaya is an 18 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by JSC "GTEnergo" since its commissioning. Ranked #249 of 299 gas plants in Russia, this facility contributes 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 GT CHP Novocherkasskaya 492 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Novocherkasskaya GRES (2214 MW, Coal), Shakhtinskaya CHPP (100 MW, Gas), and Experimental TPP (79.2 MW, Coal). The plant is located in Rostov Oblast, approximately 50 km northeast of Rostov-on-Don.
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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