Overview
Tverskaya CHPP-3 is a 170 MW coal-fired power plant in Tver, Russia, operated by OOO Tver Generation. It supplies electricity and heat to the local grid.
Tverskaya CHPP-3 is a combined heat and power plant located in Tver, Russia, with a capacity of 170 MW. It is owned and operated by OOO Tver Generation and uses coal as its primary fuel. The plant plays a key role in the regional energy system, providing both electricity and district heating. The plant operates under Russian federal environmental regulations, which set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it is subject to evolving standards aimed at reducing air pollutants. The 170 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale range for Russian CHP plants. Tverskaya CHPP-3 contributes to the energy security of Tver and the surrounding area. Its cogeneration design improves overall fuel efficiency compared to separate power and heat generation. The plant's location in an urban area necessitates careful management of emissions to minimize local air quality impacts.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired plant, Tverskaya CHPP-3 emits CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air pollution. Its location in Tver, a city with a population over 400,000, means emissions can affect urban air quality. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. Russian regulations require adherence to emission standards, but enforcement can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Tverskaya CHPP-3 is located in Tver, Russia, at coordinates 56.9047° N, 35.9058° E.
Tverskaya CHPP-3 has a capacity of 170 megawatts (MW).
Tverskaya CHPP-3 is owned and operated by OOO Tver Generation.
Coal power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
The primary fuel used at Tverskaya CHPP-3 is coal.