Kirov TPP-1 is a 10.3 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by the Kirov branch of PJSC "T Plus" since 1934. Ranked #279 of 299 gas plants in Russia. Its 10.3 MW represents 0.01% of Russia's total gas capacity of 139,541 MW. The largest gas plant in Russia is Surgutskaya GRES-2 at 8,865 MW, making Kirov TPP-1 860 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kirov TPP-5 (450 MW, Coal), Kirov TPP-3 (385 MW, Gas), and Kirov CHPP-3 (385 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Kirov Oblast, approximately 900 km east of Moscow.
92 years old
Russia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Russia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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