Omsk CHP-4 power station

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Omsk CHP-4 power station is a 565-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Omsk province, Russia.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the plant, which is in Sovetsky okrug, Omsk city, Omsk province.

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Background on Plant

The six-unit, 565-MW coal-fired Omsk CHP-4 power station is owned by Inter RAO.

Environmental impact

In 2017 it was reported that the plant received a permit to expand its ash dump without its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the expansion being approved.

In November 2018 it was reported that the plant's operator TGC-11 has refused to sign an openness agreement with the Ministry of the Environment that would allow for monitoring of emissions.

Safety violations

In November 2019 an inspection of the plant found that it had failed to comply with hygiene and sanitation standards for its workers.

Plant Details

• Sponsor: TGC-11
• Parent company: Inter RAO
• Location: Sovetsky okrug, Omsk city, Omsk province, Russia
• Coordinates: 55.084459, 73.211755 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 565 MW
• Type: Subcritical
• In service:
• Coal type: Sub-bituminous
• Coal source:
• Source of financing:

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