{"id":8481,"date":"2026-08-04T10:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/plant\/rostov-chpp-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:38:01","slug":"rostov-chpp-2","status":"publish","type":"wpp_plant","link":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/plant\/rostov-chpp-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rostov CHPP-2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rostov CHPP-2 stands out as a noteworthy gas-fired power generation facility in Russia, holding the 298th position among the country&#8217;s 652 plants. With a capacity of 160 MW, it contributes a modest 0.05% to the national energy landscape, which boasts a total capacity of 315,886 MW primarily fueled by gas. The plant&#8217;s operational significance is underscored by its ranking as the 157th largest gas plant in Russia, reflecting its role in the regional energy infrastructure. The technology employed at Rostov CHPP-2 involves combined heat and power (CHP) systems, allowing it to efficiently produce both electricity and thermal energy, thus enhancing overall energy utilization in the area. Located in a strategic region, Rostov CHPP-2 is in proximity to other significant facilities, including TPP-2, which has a capacity of 642 MW, and Smolensk TPP-2, generating 275 MW. This clustering of gas plants within roughly 50 kilometers highlights the area&#8217;s reliance on gas as a primary energy source, providing a robust grid connection and contributing to regional energy security. The dominance of gas in Russia&#8217;s energy profile, with the fuel accounting for the majority of the total capacity, places Rostov CHPP-2 in a vital position, despite its relatively small share of the national capacity. Owned and operated by OOO LUKOIL-Rostovenergo, the plant has been a part of the energy landscape, supporting local demand and the stability of the grid. As energy dynamics evolve, the plant&#8217;s role may become increasingly important, particularly in balancing renewable energy integration and ensuring reliable power supply for the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rostov CHPP-2 stands out as a noteworthy gas-fired power generation facility in Russia, holding the 298th position among the country&#8217;s 652 plants. With a capacity of 160 MW, it contributes a modest 0.05% to the national energy landscape, which boasts a total capacity of 315,886 MW primarily fueled by gas. The plant&#8217;s operational significance is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"wpp_capacity_mw":160,"wpp_operator":"OOO LUKOIL-Rostovenergo","wpp_fuel_primary":"Gas","wpp_commissioned_year":2015,"wpp_country_name":"Russia","wpp_country_code":"RUS","wpp_status_val":"Operational","wpp_lat":47.2161,"wpp_lng":39.5794,"wpp_source_id":"19552","wpp_last_verified":"","wpp_verification_source":"","wpp_data_quality":9,"wpp_wikipedia":"","footnotes":""},"wpp_fuel":[],"wpp_location":[],"wpp_status":[],"class_list":["post-8481","wpp_plant","type-wpp_plant","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/8481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wpp_plant"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/8481\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wpp_fuel","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_fuel?post=8481"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_location?post=8481"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_status?post=8481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}