Ulan-Ude CHP-1 Coal Power Plant in Ulan-Ude, Russia | Capacity 148.77 MW

Ulan-Ude CHP-1 is a coal-fired combined heat and power plant located in Ulan-Ude, Russia. With a capacity of 148.77 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Russian power generation sector, providing both electricity and district heating to the surrounding area. The plant is owned and operated by PJSC "TGC-14", a major energy company in the region. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for Russian power generation due to abundant domestic coal reserves. Typical Russian CHP plants of this era use subcritical boiler technology. The facility is subject to Russian federal environmental regulations, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates, which have been progressively tightened in recent years. As a combined heat and power facility, Ulan-Ude CHP-1 plays a crucial role in the local energy infrastructure, improving overall fuel efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating. Its location in Ulan-Ude, a city in Siberia, means it operates in a cold climate where reliable heat supply is essential. The plant's coal use contributes to regional CO2 emissions, but its CHP design reduces the carbon footprint compared to separate heat and power generation.

The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality. Ulan-Ude's population of over 400,000 means the facility is near populated areas, increasing potential health risks. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants. However, its CHP configuration improves overall energy efficiency and reduces total emissions compared to separate heat and power generation.