Overview
CHP-20 is a 1,150 MW gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Moscow, Russia, operated by PJSC Mosenergo. It supplies electricity and heat to the Moscow region.
CHP-20 is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Moscow, Russia, with a capacity of 1,150 MW. Owned and operated by PJSC Mosenergo, the facility plays a key role in the Moscow energy system, providing both electricity and district heating. The plant operates on natural gas, a relatively cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal, and its CHP configuration achieves higher overall efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating. This technology reduces fuel consumption and emissions per unit of useful energy output. The facility is subject to Russian federal environmental regulations, including emission limits for NOx and SOx. As a major cogeneration source in the Moscow metropolitan area, CHP-20 supports grid stability and supplies heat to thousands of households and businesses. Its location in a densely populated urban center underscores the importance of modern emission controls and efficient operation to minimize local air quality impacts.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired CHP design reduces CO2 intensity compared to coal plants, but its 1,150 MW capacity and urban location in Moscow require stringent emission controls for NOx and particulate matter. The facility's cogeneration efficiency lowers overall fuel use and emissions per MWh, contributing to regional air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
CHP-20 is located in Moscow, Russia, at coordinates 55.7001° N, 37.5860° E.
CHP-20 has a capacity of 1,150 MW, making it a large-scale gas-fired power plant.
CHP-20 is owned and operated by PJSC Mosenergo, a major Russian energy company.
Russian gas power plants must comply with federal emission standards for NOx, SOx, and particulates, as well as efficiency requirements. The plant's CHP design helps reduce overall emissions.
CHP-20 provides both electricity and district heating to Moscow, enhancing grid reliability and energy efficiency through cogeneration.