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Apatitovaya TPP266 MW Coal

Coal

The Apatitovaya TPP is a key infrastructure asset in Russia's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 266 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing coal energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the ТГК-1, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1959, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Russia, Apatitovaya TPP occupies the #66 position among all operational coal power plants. Its 266 MW capacity represents a 0.47% share of Russia's total installed coal generating capacity, which currently stands at 56,776 MW. The largest operational coal installation in Russia is the Reftinskaya GRES with an output of 3,800 MW, making the Apatitovaya TPP approximately 14.3 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0854% of Russia's aggregate generation capacity of 311,616 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of coal power plants (modeled at 55% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 1,281,588 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Russia consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 427,196 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 67.5984° latitude and 33.4229° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Apatitskaya TPP (coal-fired, 266 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Russia.

Capacity
266 MW
Commissioning Year
1959

67 years old

Owner
ТГК-1
Location
67.5984°, 33.4229°

Russia, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 67.598368, 33.422914
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.05 Mt
1282 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
70.41 Mt
Over 67 years of operation
Past Retirement
1999
27 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
228.5K
cars per year
140.1K
homes per year
47.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

RussiaEnergy Profile

652
Total Plants
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalHydro
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.

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