Sarov HPP-1 is a 72 MW gas-fired power plant in Russia, operated by CJSC "Sarov Generation Company" since 1951. Ranked #200 of 299 gas plants in Russia. Its 72 MW represents 0.05% of Russia's 139,541 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Russia is Surgutskaya GRES-2 at 8,865 MW, making Sarov HPP-1 123.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, approximately 400 km east of Moscow.
75 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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