Nikolaevsk power plant is a 130.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in Russia. The facility does not have a known operator and is positioned in the Sakhalin region. The plant's commissioning year is not specified. Nikolaevsk power plant ranks as the 172nd largest gas plant in Russia. With a capacity of 130.6 MW, it accounts for 0.09% of Russia's total gas capacity of 139,541 MW. Russia operates 299 gas plants with a combined capacity of 139,541 MW. In comparison, the largest gas plant in Russia, Surgutskaya GRES-2, has a capacity of 8,865 MW, making Nikolaevsk about 1.5% the size of this facility. Natural gas plays a significant role in Russia's energy landscape, providing a substantial portion of the country's electricity generation. The country has a diverse energy mix, with gas being a primary source. Nikolaevsk power plant is located in the Far East region, approximately 1,500 km from Vladivostok.
16 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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