Overview
Bereznikovskaya CHP Plant-10 is a 27 MW gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Perm Krai, Russia, operated by the Perm Branch of PJSC "T Plus". It supplies electricity and heat to the local community.
Bereznikovskaya CHP Plant-10 is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) facility located in Perm Krai, Russia. With a capacity of 27 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the Russian power generation sector, which is dominated by larger gas and coal units. The plant is operated by the Perm Branch of PJSC "T Plus", a major energy company in the region. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulates. As a CHP facility, it achieves higher overall efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating. The plant's technology is typical for smaller Russian CHP plants, often using gas turbines or reciprocating engines. Russia's power sector is regulated under national environmental standards, including emission limits for NOx and SO2, though enforcement can vary. Bereznikovskaya CHP Plant-10 plays a key role in providing reliable electricity and heat to the local area, contributing to energy security in Perm Krai. The facility's small scale and CHP design reduce its environmental footprint compared to larger, less efficient plants.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Perm Krai, a region with significant industrial activity, means the plant's emissions add to local air quality concerns, though the small capacity limits impact. The CHP design improves overall efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions per unit of useful energy output.
Frequently asked questions
Bereznikovskaya CHP Plant-10 is located in Perm Krai, Russia, near the city of Berezniki. Its coordinates are approximately 59.3872 N, 56.7753 E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 27 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is operated by the Perm Branch of PJSC "T Plus", a major Russian energy company involved in electricity and heat generation.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and SO2, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements. The regulatory framework includes Federal Law No. 7-FZ on Environmental Protection and related government decrees.
CHP plants capture waste heat from electricity generation for district heating, achieving higher overall efficiency (up to 80%) compared to separate heat and power generation. This reduces fuel consumption and associated emissions, including CO2, per unit of useful energy output.