Overview
CHP-11 (MJ Ufaev) is a 330 MW gas-fired combined heat and power plant located in Moscow, Russia, operated by PJSC Mosenergo. It supplies electricity and heat to the Moscow region.
CHP-11 (MJ Ufaev) is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Moscow, Russia, with a capacity of 330 MW. The plant is owned and operated by PJSC Mosenergo, a major energy company serving the Moscow region. As a CHP facility, it generates both electricity and thermal energy for district heating, contributing to the city's energy infrastructure. The plant operates on natural gas, a relatively cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, and uses combined heat and power technology to achieve higher overall efficiency. In Russia, gas-fired power plants are common due to abundant domestic gas reserves. The plant's capacity of 330 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas-fired CHP plants in the region. CHP-11 plays a key role in Moscow's energy grid, providing reliable electricity and heat to residential and industrial consumers. Its location in the capital city means it supports a dense urban population. The plant's operation is subject to Russian federal environmental regulations, including emission standards for NOx and SOx, though specific compliance details are not publicly available.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but it still contributes to urban air pollution in Moscow. Its location in a densely populated area increases local exposure to emissions. The plant's age and technology (likely conventional gas turbine or combined cycle) influence its efficiency and environmental footprint. Moscow's air quality is monitored under Russian environmental law, and the plant must comply with national emission limits.
Frequently asked questions
CHP-11 (MJ Ufaev) is located in Moscow, Russia, at coordinates 55.752800 N, 37.730300 E.
The plant has a capacity of 330 megawatts (MW) and operates on natural gas.
The plant is owned and operated by PJSC Mosenergo, a major energy company in the Moscow region.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants such as NOx and SOx, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements. The Russian government sets limits under the Federal Law on Environmental Protection.
As a combined heat and power plant, CHP-11 provides both electricity and district heating to Moscow, improving overall energy efficiency and supporting the city's residential and industrial needs.