Where is Yerevan 1 power station?

Yerevan 1 power station (Ереванская ТЭЦ-1) is an operating power station of at least 242-megawatts (MW) in Yerevan, Armenia. It is also known as Yerevan TPP. The map below shows the exact location of the power station. Loading map... Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84): CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power.

When was Yerevan thermal power plant built?

Design works of Yerevan Thermal Power Plant began in 1959 by “Teploelectroproject” Institute of Soviet Union. As a site for construction of the plant it was chosen the southern industrial area of Yerevan, which is one of the most power-consuming industrial centers of Armenia. Construction of Yerevan Thermal Power Plant began in 1961.

Why did the output of the Yerevan power station decrease in 2023?

In 2023, the output at the Yerevan 1 power station decreased by 22%, while at the Yerevan 2 power station it increased by 50%. The reason lies in the obligations that the state undertook when it signed a contract with the shareholders of the station – the Italian company Renco and the German company Siemens – several years ago.

Does Armenia's new power plant use more natural gas?

Compared with the traditional thermal power plants being operated in Armenia the new power unit consumes about twice as less fuel (natural gas) for generation of one kWh of electricity. Taking into account the continuous rising of the natural gas price, the significance of this fact becomes determinant.

Who is the consultant for Yerevan combined cycle co-generation power plant (yccpp)?

The Japanese “Tokyo Electric Power Service Co., Ltd” (TEPSCO) was selected as Consultant for implementation of the Yerevan Combined Cycle Co-generation Power Plant (YCCPP) project. This company had an extensive experience for construction of similar power plants abroad.

How long will the power plant last?

It is expected, that the plant will generate electricity for at least 25 years. The annual output will be up to 2,000 GWh. Construction started in 2019 July 1 and is expected to be completed within 25 months.