Samara GRES is a 61 MW gas power plant in Russia, operated by the Samara branch of PJSC "T Plus" since 1900. Ranked #210 of 299 gas plants in Russia. Its 61 MW represents 0.04% 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 Samara GRES 145.5 times smaller. Within 50 km, nearby plants include Безымянская ТЭЦ (947 MW, Gas), Novokuibyshevsk HPP-1 (482 MW, Gas), and Novokuybyshevskaya CHPP-2 (470 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Samara Oblast, approximately 50 km northeast of Samara.
126 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.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.