Overview
Tverskaya CHPP-4 is an operational gas power plant in Tver, Russia, with a capacity of 88 MW. It is owned by OOO "Tver Generation" and contributes to the regional power grid.
Tverskaya CHPP-4 is a gas-fired combined heat and power plant located in Tver, Russia. With an installed capacity of 88 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the Russian power generation sector. The plant is owned by OOO "Tver Generation" and plays a role in supplying electricity and heat to the local area. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice in Russia due to abundant domestic gas reserves. Gas-fired CHPPs typically employ combined cycle or steam turbine configurations. The facility operates under Russian federal regulations, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulates, which are enforced by regional environmental authorities. As a combined heat and power plant, Tverskaya CHPP-4 enhances energy efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating. This reduces overall fuel consumption and emissions compared to separate heat and power generation. The plant's location in Tver supports the city's energy needs and contributes to the stability of the regional grid.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to Tver, a city with over 400,000 residents, means emissions of NOx and SOx could affect local air quality. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or combined cycle) influence its thermal efficiency and emission profile. Russian regulations set emission limits, but enforcement varies.
Frequently asked questions
Tverskaya CHPP-4 is located in Tver, Russia, at coordinates 56.8425 N, 35.9626 E.
Tverskaya CHPP-4 has an installed capacity of 88 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned by OOO "Tver Generation", a Russian energy company.
Tverskaya CHPP-4 uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulates, enforced by regional environmental authorities. The plants also follow technical regulations for safety and efficiency.