Overview
Omskaya TPP-4 is a 435 MW coal-fired power plant in Omsk, Russia, operated by JSC TGC-11. It supplies electricity and heat to the local grid.
Omskaya TPP-4 is a coal-fired power plant located in Omsk, Russia, with an installed capacity of 435 MW. The plant is owned and operated by JSC TGC-11, a major energy company in the region. As a combined heat and power (CHP) facility, it plays a key role in providing both electricity and district heating to the city of Omsk and surrounding areas. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for base-load power generation in Russia due to abundant domestic coal reserves. The technology employed is typical for a plant of this age and scale, likely subcritical or supercritical steam turbines. Russian coal plants operate under national emission standards, which have been progressively tightening to align with global environmental norms, though enforcement varies. Omskaya TPP-4 contributes to the stability of the Siberian power grid and supports the local economy by providing reliable energy. Its location in a major industrial city means it serves a dense population center, making its operational efficiency and environmental performance important for local air quality. The plant's continued operation reflects the region's reliance on coal for energy security.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired plant, Omskaya TPP-4 emits CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Omsk is a large industrial city, and the plant's emissions add to the urban pollution burden. The facility's age and technology level influence its efficiency and emission intensity. Russian coal plants are subject to national emission limits, but compliance and monitoring can vary. The plant's proximity to populated areas heightens its environmental impact, particularly for public health.
Frequently asked questions
Omskaya TPP-4 is located in Omsk, Russia, at coordinates 55.0838 N, 73.2121 E.
Omskaya TPP-4 has an installed capacity of 435 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal power plant.
Omskaya TPP-4 is owned and operated by JSC TGC-11, a Russian energy company.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements. These standards are enforced by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources (Rosprirodnadzor).
Omskaya TPP-4 uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for base-load power generation in Russia.