Chaunskaya CHPP is a 34.5 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by JSC "Chukotenergo". The plant has been in operation since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #98 of 112 coal plants in Russia, Chaunskaya CHPP represents 0.06% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making this facility 110 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Chaunskaya CHPP. The facility is located in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, approximately 1,500 km northeast of Vladivostok.
Russia, Europe
Location
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
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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