Upgrade of Centralnaya CHPP

2011—2016

Project Scope

Construction of indoor switchgear 110/6 kV at power plant No. 2 (PP-2).

Construction of a new generation capacity: two gas turbine plants of 50 MW each at power plant No. 1 (PP-1).

About the Plant

Centralnaya CHPP is a key power facility in the city of Saint Petersburg and, practically, the single source of electricity for the old city.

The electric power plant provides operation of the underground, the city government and administration facilities, a number of hospitals and educational institutions. The source of heat power for industrial, housing and public facilities of the Central, Admiralteisky, Moskovsky and Frunzensky Districts of St. Petersburg with the population over 500 thousand persons.

Upgrade Effects

  • Termination of inefficient out-of-date capacities;
  • Ensured smooth opertion of Saint Peterburg Energy Ring;
  • Ability to involve new consumers;
  • Reduction of the impact on the environment;

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