Overview
Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 is a 18 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC IRKUTSKENERGO. It provides combined heat and power to the local grid.
Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 is a coal-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Irkutsk, Russia. With a capacity of 18 MW, it is a relatively small-scale facility within the Russian power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by PJSC IRKUTSKENERGO, a major energy company in the region. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in Russia due to abundant domestic coal reserves. As a CHP plant, it generates both electricity and thermal energy for district heating, improving overall efficiency compared to standalone power plants. Typical Russian CHP plants of this scale use subcritical boiler technology. Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 plays a role in supplying electricity and heat to the Irkutsk region, contributing to local energy security. Its coal-fired nature implies CO2 and other emissions, but as a CHP plant, it achieves higher fuel utilization. The plant operates under Russian federal environmental regulations, which set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in Irkutsk, a city in Siberia, means it operates in a region with cold winters, where district heating is essential. The plant's relatively small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants, but coal remains a carbon-intensive fuel source.
Frequently asked questions
Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 is located in Irkutsk, Russia, at coordinates 56.5699 N, 104.1407 E.
Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 has a capacity of 18 MW, making it a small-scale coal-fired combined heat and power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by PJSC IRKUTSKENERGO, a major energy company in the Irkutsk region.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
The primary fuel used at Irkutsk CHP Plant-16 is coal, which is commonly used in Russian power generation due to domestic availability.