Overview
Pauzhetskaya GeoPP is a 12 MW geothermal power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC RusHydro. It is one of the country's early geothermal facilities, located in the Kamchatka region.
Pauzhetskaya GeoPP is a geothermal power plant located in the Kamchatka region of Russia, with an installed capacity of 12 MW. Operated by PJSC RusHydro, it is one of the pioneering geothermal facilities in the country, contributing to the local energy grid with renewable baseload power. The plant utilizes geothermal energy, a low-carbon renewable resource, which significantly reduces its environmental footprint compared to fossil fuel plants. As a geothermal facility, it operates with minimal greenhouse gas emissions and is subject to Russian environmental regulations, including those governing subsurface resource use and emissions. Pauzhetskaya GeoPP plays a key role in supplying electricity to the remote Kamchatka region, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. Its operation supports local energy security and demonstrates the viability of geothermal power in Russia's Far East.
Environmental context
Geothermal power generation like Pauzhetskaya GeoPP produces negligible CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuel plants, but may release trace gases such as hydrogen sulfide. The plant's location in Kamchatka, a seismically active volcanic region, provides abundant geothermal resources. Its small capacity (12 MW) limits local environmental impact, while displacing diesel or coal generation reduces regional air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Pauzhetskaya GeoPP is located in the Kamchatka region of Russia, near the Pauzhetka River, approximately 30 km from the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Pauzhetskaya GeoPP is a geothermal power plant that uses heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity. It has an installed capacity of 12 MW.
Pauzhetskaya GeoPP is operated by PJSC RusHydro, one of Russia's largest hydroelectric and renewable energy companies.
Geothermal power plants produce minimal greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel plants, and they provide reliable baseload power. Pauzhetskaya GeoPP helps reduce reliance on diesel and coal in the Kamchatka region.
Geothermal power plants in Russia are subject to federal laws on subsurface resources, environmental protection, and energy regulation. Specific permits are required for geothermal fluid extraction and reinjection.