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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.

Capacity
130.6 MW
Commissioning Year
1965

61 years old

Owner
JSC "FAR EASTERN GK" (JSC "DGK")
Location
53.1347°, 140.7244°

Russia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 320. largest of 652 plants in Russia
  • #8,975 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,027 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.04% of the installed capacity of Russia
Age & fleet comparison

61 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

JSC "FAR EASTERN GK" (JSC "DGK") operates 14 plants totalling 5,272 MW

Regional density

2 plants within 100 km, 731 MW combined

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 53.134700, 140.724400
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
252.3 Kt
515 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.39 Mt
Over 61 years of operation
Past Retirement
1995
31 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
54.8K
cars per year
33.6K
homes per year
11.5M
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
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

RussiaEnergy Profile

652
Total Plants
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
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