Gobu power station
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Gobu power station (Qobu elektrik stansiyasi, Электростанция "Гобу") is an operating power station of at least 384-megawatts (MW) in Qobu, Absheron district, Azerbaijan.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Gobu power station | Qobu, Absheron district, Azerbaijan | 40.419454, 49.669808 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- 1: 40.419454, 49.669808
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[2] | fossil gas: natural gas[2] | 384.3[2] | internal combustion[2] | no[2] | 2022[3] |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AzerEnerji JSC [100%][4][5] | AzerEnerji JSC [100.0%] |
Background
In accordance with the contract signed with Azərenerji OJSC, Wärtsilä supplied 21 power modules based on 20V50SG engines with a capacity of 18.3 MW each for the project. They operate as part of the power plant located in close proximity to Baku. The total capacity of the power plant in the Gobu settlement of the Absheron district is 385 MW, making it the largest gas piston power plant in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The combined-cycle power plant operates in a simple cycle, with all generated electricity being transmitted to the national grid. As part of the project implementation, a substation named "Gobu" with a voltage of 330/220/110 kV has been constructed.[2]
The Gobu Energy Hub holds significant importance within the country, particularly in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. It plays a crucial role in meeting the rapidly growing demand for electricity, reducing reliance on power plants in the Baku and Absheron regions and enhancing the resilience and reliability of the electricity supply.[6]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://goo.gl/maps/u9ohtrngt2bVTSQv5?coh=178573&entry=tt.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 http://www.turbine-diesel.ru/rus/node/6220.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220310093709/http://caspianbarrel.org/az/2022/02/385-mvt-liq-qobu-istilik-elektrik-stansiyasi-istifad-y-verildi/. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ http://interfax.az/view/812340/az.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221128185438/https://president.az/az/articles/view/55425. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ ""GOBU" ENERGY HUB". www.electroind.az. 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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Additional data
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