Overview
CHP-9 is a gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Moscow, Russia, owned by PJSC Mosenergo. With a capacity of 274.8 MW, it supplies electricity and heat to the Moscow region.
CHP-9 is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Moscow, Russia. Owned and operated by PJSC Mosenergo, the facility has an installed capacity of 274.8 megawatts (MW), placing it in the medium-to-large scale range for gas power plants in the region. The plant is currently operational and plays a key role in Moscow's energy infrastructure. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel with lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to coal or oil. As a CHP facility, it achieves higher overall efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating, which is common in Russian urban energy systems. CHP-9 contributes to Moscow's electricity and heating supply, serving residential and industrial consumers. Its location in a major urban center means it operates under Russian federal emission standards and local environmental regulations. The plant's gas-fired nature and CHP design reduce its environmental footprint relative to older coal-fired plants, aligning with broader trends toward cleaner energy in Russia's power sector.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired CHP plant in Moscow, CHP-9 benefits from lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its combined heat and power design improves fuel efficiency and reduces overall emissions per unit of energy delivered. The plant's urban location requires compliance with Russian air quality standards, and its gas fuel source minimizes local particulate and sulfur pollution. However, methane leakage from gas extraction and transport remains a concern for the fuel cycle.
Frequently asked questions
CHP-9 is located in Moscow, Russia, at coordinates 55.705° N, 37.650° E.
CHP-9 has an installed capacity of 274.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power plant.
CHP-9 is owned by PJSC Mosenergo, a major Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants like NOx and SOx, as well as local air quality regulations. The use of natural gas helps reduce emissions compared to coal.
As a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, CHP-9 captures waste heat for district heating, achieving higher overall efficiency than separate electricity and heat generation.