Overview
Chita CHPP-2 is a 12 MW coal-fired power plant in Chita, Russia, owned by PJSC TGC-14. It provides electricity and heat to the local community.
Chita CHPP-2 is a coal-fired combined heat and power plant located in Chita, Russia. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a small-scale facility that serves the local energy needs. The plant is owned by PJSC TGC-14 and is currently operational. The plant operates on coal, a fuel source that is common in Russia's power generation sector. Russian coal plants are subject to national emission standards, including limits on sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The plant's small capacity suggests it may use older technology, such as subcritical boilers, which are less efficient than modern supercritical or combined cycle units. Chita CHPP-2 plays a role in the regional energy grid, providing both electricity and district heating. Its location in Siberia means it operates in a cold climate, where combined heat and power plants are particularly valuable. The plant's environmental impact is typical for a small coal facility, with CO2 and other emissions managed under Russian regulations.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its small capacity (12 MW) limits overall emissions compared to larger plants, but the use of coal without advanced emission controls may result in higher per-MWh emissions. The plant is located in Chita, a city in Siberia, where winter inversions can trap pollutants near the ground. Russian regulations set emission limits, but enforcement can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Chita CHPP-2 is located in Chita, Russia, at coordinates 52.0117 N, 113.5111 E.
Chita CHPP-2 has a capacity of 12 MW, making it a small-scale coal-fired power plant.
Chita CHPP-2 is owned by PJSC TGC-14, a Russian energy company.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as environmental impact assessment requirements.
Small coal plants emit CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulates, but their total emissions are lower than larger plants. Local air quality can be affected, especially in winter.