Nizhny Novgorod state district power station — 112 MW Natural Gas

Nizhny Novgorod state district power station is a 112 MW gas-fired power plant located in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Operated by Open Society “Volga,” it has been in service since 1925. The facility is part of Russia’s extensive energy network.

This plant ranks as the 180th largest gas plant in Russia. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.08% of Russia’s total gas capacity of 139,541 MW. Russia has 299 gas plants with a combined capacity of 139,541 MW. The largest gas plant, Surgutskaya GRES-2, has a capacity of 8,865 MW, making Nizhny Novgorod state district power station approximately 1.3% the size of this facility.

Natural gas is a primary energy source in Russia, accounting for about 50% of the country’s electricity generation. The Nizhny Novgorod power station contributes to this significant share, supporting local energy needs. It is located in the Volga Federal District, approximately 400 km east of Moscow.