Overview
Severskaya CHP is a 699 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by JSC Siberian Chemical Combine. It supplies heat and electricity to the local grid.
Severskaya CHP (CHP CHPP) is a combined heat and power plant located in Russia, with coordinates 56.6195° N, 84.8123° E. The facility has a capacity of 699 MW and uses coal as its primary fuel, placing it in the medium-to-large scale range for Russian coal power plants. It is currently operational and owned by JSC Siberian Chemical Combine. The plant operates under Russia's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates. The plant's capacity and fuel type contribute to its carbon footprint and local air quality impacts. Severskaya CHP plays a key role in providing district heating and electricity to the surrounding region. Its location near Tomsk (approximately 60 km away) suggests it serves both industrial and residential customers. The plant's continued operation supports local energy security but also involves managing emissions in line with evolving Russian environmental policy.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its proximity to populated areas in the Tomsk region may increase exposure risks. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern plants. Regulatory oversight under Russian environmental law requires adherence to emission limits, but enforcement can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Severskaya CHP is located in Russia at coordinates 56.6195° N, 84.8123° E, near the city of Tomsk in Siberia.
Severskaya CHP has a capacity of 699 megawatts (MW) and uses coal as its primary fuel.
Severskaya CHP is owned by JSC Siberian Chemical Combine, a Russian industrial enterprise.
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 under national climate policy.
As a combined heat and power plant, Severskaya CHP supplies both electricity and district heating to the surrounding region, supporting residential and industrial energy needs.