TGC-1 increased electricity output of CHPPs by 4.3% in 2018
At the end of 2018, the volume of electricity production of TGC-1, including PJSC Murmanskaya CHPP, remained at the 2017 level, and amounted to 29,327.3 million kWh.
TGC-1 electricity output summary (million kWh)
| 2017 | 2018 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Nevsky branch | 18,178.7 | 18,559.6 | +2.1% |
Karelsky branch | 4,051.4 | 3,716.1 | -8.3% |
Kolsky branch | 7,263.2 | 7,034.8 | -3.1% |
TGC-1 total | 29,493.3 | 29,310.5 | -0.6% |
PJSC Murmanskaya CHPP | 16.0 | 16.8 | +5.1% |
TGC-1 total, including | 29,509.3 | 29,327.3 | -0.6% |
Total electricity output at combined heat and power plants in 2018 increased by 4.3% compared to 2017; it was mainly caused by positive conditions on the wholesale electricity and capacity market, which led to high performance in Q1 2018. Comparable electricity output by hydroelectric power plants decreased by 6.3%, due to a decrease in water content levels in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2018 in the regions where the Company operates.
TGC-1 heat output summary (thousand Gcal)
| 2017 | 2018 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Nevsky branch | 19,286.1 | 19,639.7 | +1.8% |
Karelsky branch | 1,709.8 | 1,786.1 | +4.5% |
Kolsky branch | 1,515.5 | 1,407.0 | -7.2% |
TGC-1 total | 22,511.4 | 22,832.8 | +1.4% |
PJSC Murmanskaya CHPP | 2,203.2 | 2,062.0 | -6.4% |
TGC-1 total, including | 24,714.6 | 24,894.8 | +0.7% |
As for 2018, heat output from TGC-1's collectors, including PJSC Murmanskaya CHPP, was 24,894.8 thousand Gcal, which was 0.7% higher than in 2017.
For more information about the results of the Company’s production performance, please visit the Reports section of the corporate website.
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TGC-1 is a leading producer and supplier of electricity and heat in the North-West of Russia. TGC-1 comprises 53 power plants within four constituent entities of the Russian Federation: St. Petersburg, the Republic of Karelia, and Leningrad and Murmansk Oblasts.
TGC-1's installed electric capacity is 6.95 GW, and heat capacity is 13.75 thousand Gcal/h. Major Shareholders: Gazprom Energoholding LLC (51.79%) and Fortum Power and Heat Oy (29.45%).