Russia

Abakan power station — 406 MW Coal

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Abakan power station is a 406 MW coal power plant located in Russia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
406 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1970

Year online

Owner
Siberian Generating Company

Operator

Location
53.72, 91.32

Coordinates

Insights

#188
largest in Russia
#1,696
largest Coal worldwide
#5,197
largest worldwide
1970
27 yrs older than avg
4
operated by Siberian Generating Company
3
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
406 MW
Commissioned
1970
Status
Operational
Owner
Siberian Generating Company
Country
Russia
Coordinates
53.719, 91.322
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,604,009 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
64,160,342 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

348,698
cars / year
213,868
homes / year
72,909,480
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Abakan power station, located in Russia at coordinates 53.7194, 91.3219, is a notable coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 406 MW. This plant plays a significant role in the local energy landscape, providing essential electricity to the surrounding areas. As coal remains a primary energy source in many parts of Russia, the Abakan power station underscores the country’s reliance on this fuel type for energy generation. The operational context for this power plant is influenced by regional energy demands, and its coal generation technology is designed to optimize electricity output while meeting regulatory standards. The importance of the Abakan power station is further heightened by its contribution to the local grid, ensuring that residents and industries have access to reliable energy. In light of global trends towards renewable energy, the Abakan power station represents the ongoing reliance on coal in Russia, balancing the need for energy security with the challenges posed by environmental considerations.

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