Surgut-1 Power Station
| Surgut-1 Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Surgut-1 Power Station in Russia | |
| Official name | Сургутская ГРЭС-1 |
| Country | Russia |
| Location | Surgut |
| Coordinates | 61°16′46″N 73°29′20″E / 61.27944°N 73.48889°ECoordinates: 61°16′46″N 73°29′20″E / 61.27944°N 73.48889°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | February 1972 |
| Owner(s) | OGK-2 |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
13 x 210 MW 2 x 180 MW 1 x 178 MW 1 x 12 MW (reserve) |
| Make and model |
LMZ Electrosila[1] |
| Nameplate capacity | 3,268 |
The Surgut-1 Power Station (Russian: Сургутская ГРЭС-1) is the third largest oil-fired power station in the world, at an installed capacity of 3,268 MW. The power station is located in Surgut, Russia. The facility began operations in February 1972.[1][2]
On 28 June 2011, a gas explosion occurred at the power station. At least 12 people were injured.[3]
See also
- List of fuel oil power stations
- List of largest power stations in the world
- List of power stations in Russia
- Surgut-2 Power Station
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Power stations in Russia". Retrieved 2010-03-22.
- ↑ "Surgut-2 Power Station". Retrieved 2010-03-22.
- ↑ Ustinova, Tatiana (2011-06-28). "Russian power station fire injures 12". Reuters. Retrieved 2011-06-28.