Biysk-1 power station

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Biysk-1 power station is a 519-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Altai territory, Russia.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the plant, which is in Biysk city, Altai territory.

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Background on Plant

The eight-unit, 615-MW coal-fired Biysk-1 power station is owned by Biyskenergo, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Siberian Generating Company. The plant’s eight units were brought online between 1951 and 1994. In May 2020 Unit 7 was switched to run on cheaper D grade coal, or subbituminous coal. As of June 2021, the Siberian Generating Company website lists 519 MW for the power station's capacity and only seven active turbine units, but it is unclear which units have been shut down.

Accidents

In February 2021, two workers at the Biysk-1 power station received severe burns when coal dust leaked into the workshop and ignited. Both workers ultimately died from their wounds. A criminal case was initiated to investigate violation of labor protection requirements resulting in the death of a person by negligence.

Plant Details

• Sponsor: OAO Biyskenergo
• Parent company: Siberian Generating Company
• Location: Biysk city, Altai territory, Russia
• Coordinates: 52.48922, 85.08656 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 615 MW: Unit 1: 25 MW; Unit 2: 25 MW; Unit 3: 60 MW; Unit 4: 110 MW; Unit 5: 110 MW; Unit 6: 110 MW; Unit 7: 110 MW; Unit 8: 65 MW
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 1951-1994
• Coal type: Unit 1-6 & Unit 8: Bituminous; Unit 7: Sub-bituminous
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