# Mayak-Energia to expand gas-fired power plant in Penza, Russia

Mayak-Energia, part of the Mayak holding, is adding two gas piston units totaling 4 MW to its existing 15 MW gas turbine plant, with a second phase to add two more units for a total capacity of 23 MW. Equipment has been supplied by China's CNPC Jichai.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-05-13
- Where: Penza, Russia, Russia
- Starts operating: Aug 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 4 MW (first phase), 23 MW total
- Products: gas piston units, gas turbine power
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Mayak-Energia](https://endata.com/companies/91923.md)
- [CNPC Jichai](https://endata.com/companies/91924.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [penza.kp.ru](https://www.penza.kp.ru/daily/277781.4/5248119/), 2026-05-13: "Пробные пуски запланированы на июль, а в августе электростанция будет готова к полноценной работе"

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