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Chita CHPP-2 is a 12 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC "TGC-14" since its commissioning in 1936. Ranked #109 of 112 coal plants in Russia, Chita CHPP-2's 12 MW represents 0.02% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making Chita CHPP-2 316.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chita CHPP-1 (452.8 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Zabaykalsky Krai, approximately 3,000 km east of Moscow.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
1936

90 years old

Owner
PJSC "TGC-14"
Location
52.0117°, 113.5111°

Russia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 543. largest of 652 plants in Russia
  • #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,712 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

90 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

PJSC "TGC-14" operates 5 plants totalling 650 MW

Regional density

1 plants within 100 km, 453 MW combined

Nearest plant: Chita CHPP-1 (11.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 52.011700, 113.511100
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
47.4 Kt
58 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.27 Mt
Over 90 years of operation
Past Retirement
1976
50 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
10.3K
cars per year
6.3K
homes per year
2.2M
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
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