Ural Turbine Plant, Power engineering plant in Ordzonikidsevski district, Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The Ural Turbine Plant is an industrial manufacturing facility in Yekaterinburg that produces steam turbines, gas turbines, and related power equipment. The factory supplies equipment to customers across multiple continents for energy generation and industrial applications.
The plant was founded in 1938 and became the country's sole operating turbine facility during World War II, playing a critical role in wartime production. This strategic importance shaped its status as a regional industrial landmark.
The facility holds status as a regional cultural heritage site, representing the industrial development and engineering achievements of the Ural region.
The plant is an active industrial site located in an urban district and can be viewed from outside the perimeter. Visitors should expect that certain areas are restricted for safety and security reasons.
In the 1960s, the facility designed and built the first T-100 heat turbine with a capacity of 100,000 kW, representing a major technological breakthrough of that era. This achievement earned recognition with a Lenin Prize in 1966.
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