The first dual-fuel Malokurilskaya power plant in Russia on the island of Shikotan (southern part of the Kuril ridge) will start operating in the fall of 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Sakhalin Region government.
The gas-diesel generator unit for the power plant was produced by the Kolomna plant (part of Transmashholding JSC). In December 2025, the unit was used during the test launch of the station. It runs on reduced natural gas (LNG).
Gasification of the Kuril Islands has started. This fall, after the completion of construction and commissioning, the power plant will begin to operate fully.
In the spring of 2026, 2 more gas-diesel generators will be delivered to Shikotan. The energy facility will mainly run on LNG. This is a cleaner and cheaper type of fuel compared to diesel. The power plant will provide electricity to the housing stock and industrial enterprises of the island.
Currently, the Shikotan power system is based on two diesel power plants. They are located in the settlements of Malokurilskoye and Krabozavodskoye.
In order to modernize the power system, infrastructure for LNG storage is being created on the island. The comprehensive scheme for energy supply of the region is designed for the period up to 2035.