Biysk-1 power station

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Biysk-1 power station is a 615-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. 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.

Plant Details

• Sponsor: OAO Biyskenergo
• Parent company: Biyskenergo
• 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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