Today, on July 1, a new turbine unit No. 4 of 12 MW in capacity was put into operation at the Gubkin HPP (heat power plant). The signal to start the machine was given by Semyon Sazonov, General Director of PJSC “Quadra – Power Generation”, and Vyacheslav Gladkov, Interim Governor of the Belgorod Region.

The start-up of the unit was the last phase of the re-equipment of the Gubkin HPP, which was performed under the Agreement between the Belgorod Region Government and PJSC “Quadra – Power Generation.” The total cost of the project, which started in 2019, amounted to RUB 350 m.

The equipment renovation the energy specialists were performing during two years was the largest one for 66 years of the plant operation. Besides the installation of the new turbine unit, steam turbine No. 1 and cogeneration unit were modernized at the HPP. As a result, fuel consumption for production of electricity was reduced (by 59.1 g/kWh) and heat consumption fell (by 1.3 kg/Gcal); the efficiency, environmental friendliness, and reliability of the equipment grew.

“Together with Zhuravliki boiler house, the Gubkin HPP covers the city’s need for heat and hot water, so it was very important to replace the outdated equipment with more reliable and modern one. With the support of the regional administration, we have carried out a great deal of work to update the plant, and our clients will feel the results,” emphasized Semyon Sazonov.

Besides, the head of “Quadra – Power Generation” noted that the company would continue to invest in the development of the heat and power complex of the region.

The importance of renewing the heat power plant for Gubkin was emphasized by Vyacheslav Gladkov, the head of the Belgorod Region,

“The Belgorod Region is actively getting prepared for the upcoming winter heating season. Today we are here, at the facility, where the turbines have been actively operated since 1954. The owner company has carried out the expensive modernization; so the region is sure that the HPP will continue its stable operation, which is very important,” said Vyacheslav Gladkov.

The Gubkin HPP is a part of the Belgorod branch of PJSC “Quadra – Power Generation.” The HHP is the first energy enterprise in Gubkin. The start-up of the first phase of 12 MW in capacity took place on December 31, 1954.

Today, the plant provides heat and hot water to more than 29 thousand residents of Gubkin, enterprises and social facilities. The installed heat capacity is 147.8 Gcal/h; installed electric capacity is 31 MW. The main fuel is gas.