Mykolaiv TPP is a 130.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in Russia, operated by JSC "FAR EASTERN GK" (JSC "DGK"). The plant is situated in the Sakhalin region, although its commissioning year is not specified. Mykolaiv TPP ranks as the 172nd largest gas plant in Russia. With its capacity of 130.6 MW, it represents 0.09% of Russia's total gas capacity of 139,541 MW. Russia has a total of 299 gas plants with a combined capacity of 139,541 MW. When compared to the largest gas plant, Surgutskaya GRES-2, which has a capacity of 8,865 MW, Mykolaiv TPP is about 1.5% the size of this facility. Gas is a vital part of Russia's energy portfolio, contributing to a large share of the country's electricity generation. The energy mix in Russia is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with gas being a dominant source. Mykolaiv TPP is located in the Far East region, approximately 1,500 km from Vladivostok.
61 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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