Overview
Ufimskaya TPP-2 is a 929 MW gas-fired power plant in Ufa, Russia, operated by Bashkir Generation Company. It supplies electricity and heat to the local grid.
Ufimskaya TPP-2 is a gas-fired combined heat and power plant located in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. With a capacity of 929 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within Russia's power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by LLC "Bashkir Generation Company" and has an operational status. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a relatively cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal. In Russia, gas-fired power plants are common due to abundant domestic gas reserves. The facility likely operates under Russian federal emission standards, which set limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology may be employed for higher efficiency, though specific technology details are not confirmed. Ufimskaya TPP-2 plays a key role in supplying electricity and district heating to the Ufa region. Its location in an industrial and urban area underscores its importance for local energy security. The plant's gas-fired nature results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, aligning with Russia's gradual shift toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, reducing local air quality impacts. Proximity to Ufa's population center necessitates adherence to Russian ambient air quality standards. The facility's age and technology (potentially subcritical or CCGT) influence its thermal efficiency and emission profile. Natural gas extraction and transport also have upstream environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Ufimskaya TPP-2 is located in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia.
Ufimskaya TPP-2 has a capacity of 929 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas-fired power plant.
Ufimskaya TPP-2 is owned and operated by LLC "Bashkir Generation Company", a regional power generation company.
Ufimskaya TPP-2 uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a common fuel for power plants in Russia due to abundant domestic reserves.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as ambient air quality standards. The plant may also be subject to greenhouse gas reporting requirements.