title: Novosibirsk Thermal Power Plant 5
text: # Novosibirsk Thermal Power Plant 5
  
  Novosibirsk Thermal Power Plant 5 (Russian: Новосибирская ТЭЦ-5) is a coal-fired power plant located in the Oktyabrsky City District of Novosibirsk. It is one of the largest thermal power stations in Russia and started operating in 1977.
  
  The decision to build the power plant was taken in 1971 and it officially started operating on 28 March 1977.
  
  