Overview
Voronezhskaya CHPP-2 is a 127 MW gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Voronezh, Russia, operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation. It supplies electricity and heat to the local grid.
Voronezhskaya CHPP-2 is a combined heat and power plant located in Voronezh, Russia. With a capacity of 127 MW, it is a medium-scale gas-fired facility that plays a key role in the region's energy supply. The plant is owned and operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation, a major Russian energy company. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants. However, it still produces carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The facility operates under Russian federal environmental regulations, which set emission limits for power plants. The technology is typical for combined heat and power plants in Russia, providing both electricity and district heating. Voronezhskaya CHPP-2 contributes to the stability of the local power grid and supports residential and industrial heating needs in Voronezh. Its gas-fired operation aligns with Russia's energy mix, which includes a significant share of natural gas. The plant's location in an urban area necessitates adherence to strict emission standards to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation reduces local air pollutants compared to coal, but CO2 and NOx emissions remain. Its location in Voronezh, a city with over 1 million residents, means emissions affect a populated area. The plant's age and technology (likely combined cycle or cogeneration) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Russian regulations set emission limits, but enforcement varies. The facility's capacity of 127 MW places it in the medium-scale category for gas plants.
Frequently asked questions
Voronezhskaya CHPP-2 is located in Voronezh, Russia, at coordinates 51.6867 N, 39.1577 E.
The plant has a capacity of 127 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by PJSC Quadra - Power Generation, a major Russian energy company.
Gas power plants in Russia must comply with federal emission standards for pollutants like NOx and CO2, as well as local air quality regulations. The plant's gas fuel reduces SOx and particulate emissions.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is common for combined heat and power plants in Russia.