Overview
Togliatti is a 620 MW coal power plant in Russia, operated by the Samara branch of PJSC 'T Plus'. It serves the Samara region's power grid.
Togliatti is a coal-fired power plant located in the Samara region of Russia, with a capacity of 620 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by the Samara branch of PJSC 'T Plus', a major energy company in Russia. It plays a key role in supplying electricity to the local industrial and residential sectors. As a coal-fired facility, Togliatti operates under Russia's national emission standards, which regulate pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical of older coal plants in the region, with subcritical boiler technology common among Russian coal power generation. The 620 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for Russian coal plants. The plant's environmental context includes its proximity to the Volga River and the city of Togliatti, a major industrial center. Coal combustion results in CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts, which are managed through regulatory compliance. The plant contributes to grid stability in the Samara region, supporting both urban and industrial demand.
Environmental context
The Togliatti coal plant operates in an industrial region near the Volga River. Coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, which are regulated under Russian environmental laws. The plant's location near populated areas necessitates adherence to emission limits to minimize local air quality impacts. Its age and subcritical technology result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants.
Frequently asked questions
The Togliatti coal power plant is located in the Samara region of Russia, near the city of Togliatti on the Volga River.
The Togliatti power plant has a capacity of 620 megawatts, making it a medium-to-large scale coal-fired facility in Russia.
The plant is owned and operated by the Samara branch of PJSC 'T Plus', a major Russian energy company.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. These regulations are enforced by the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor).
The Togliatti power plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for many power generation facilities in Russia.