Irkutsk TPP-5 Coal Power Plant | Russia Energy Facility

Irkutsk TPP-5 is a coal-fired power plant located in Russia, operated by PJSC IRKUTSKENERGO. The facility has a capacity of 18 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for coal power generation. It is currently operational and contributes to the regional energy grid. As a coal-fired plant, Irkutsk TPP-5 operates under Russian national emission standards, which regulate pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical for smaller coal units, often using subcritical boilers. Russia's power sector includes a mix of coal, gas, and hydro, with coal plants like this one providing baseload power in regions with abundant coal reserves. The plant's environmental context involves emissions from coal combustion, including CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its location in the Irkutsk region, near populated areas, may influence local air quality. The facility's small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants. It plays a role in supporting local energy reliability and economic activity.

The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality impacts. Its location in the Irkutsk region, with proximity to populated areas, may increase exposure to emissions. The small capacity (18 MW) reduces its overall environmental footprint relative to larger coal facilities. Regulatory oversight under Russian emission standards aims to mitigate these effects.