Surgut-2 Power Station, Thermal power station in Surgut, Russia.
Surgut-2 Power Station is a thermal facility located on the banks of the Ob River in Western Siberia. The plant operates multiple generation units that supply electricity to the surrounding industrial and populated regions.
Construction started in the 1980s to expand energy supply across Siberia. Steam turbine units and combined cycle units were gradually put into operation over time.
The facility represents a cornerstone of Russian industrial development, demonstrating the nation's commitment to energy infrastructure advancement in Siberia.
The facility is located away from urban areas and is not open to visitors. As critical infrastructure, only authorized personnel and inspectors are permitted on the grounds.
Surgut-2 stands as the second-largest gas-fired power station worldwide, with annual greenhouse gas emissions reaching 31.5 million tonnes according to Climate Trace monitoring.
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