Ulan Ude CHP-1 power station
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Ulan Ude CHP-1 power station (Улан-Удэнская ТЭЦ-1) is an operating power station of at least 128-megawatts (MW) in Ulaan-Üde (Ulan-Ude), Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Ulan Ude CHP-1 power station | Ulaan-Üde (Ulan-Ude), Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia | 51.832589, 107.617338 (exact) |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 6, Unit 7: 51.832589, 107.617338
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Emergency/Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 | Operating | coal: lignite[1] | 30[2] | subcritical | yes | 1963 | False |
| Unit 7 | Operating | coal: lignite[1] | 98.4 | subcritical | yes | 2011 | False |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 | Territorial Generating Company No 14 PJSC [100%][2] | Territorial Generating Company No 14 PJSC [100.0%] |
| Unit 7 | Territorial Generating Company No 14 PJSC [100%][2] | Territorial Generating Company No 14 PJSC [100.0%] |
Project-level coal details
- Coal source(s): imported
Ownership Tree
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Background
The four-unit, 148.8-MW coal-fired Ulan Ude CHP-1 began operation in 1936, initially serving as a power source for a locomotive repair factory.[3] The power station is owned by TGC-14, which used to be part of Russian Railways[4][5], but was bought by Far Eastern Management Company in early 2022[6] and consolidated more than 90% in TGC-14. Two private individuals are shareholders of the Far Eastern Management Company - Konstantin Lulchev and Victor Myasnik.[7]
In addition to Units 6 and 7, the plant also includes smaller Units 1 with 8.4MW and Unit 3 with 12 MW.[8]
In 11 months of 2023, the plant produced 652 million kWh, which was 13.3% higher than in 2022.[9] In 2023, the Ulan Ude CHP generated 755 million kWh of electricity, an increase of 11.8% compared to 2022.[10]
In 2026, the plant celebrated its 90th anniversary.[3]
Incidents
The extreme age of the power station has lead to numerous problems. The plant suffered major accidents in 2001, 2008, and 2009. And at least twice, during extreme frosts, the Ministry of Emergencies considered options for evacuating the population of Ulan-Ude because the power station was incapable of meeting heat demand.[11]
In December 2021, a fire at the Ulan Ude CHP-1 power station caused four boilers and two steam turbines to be disconnected, triggering a declaration of emergency for the town.[12][13] Experts estimated that the fire had caused about 100 million roubles worth of damage.[14]
Modernization
In 2020, turbine generator No. 6 was replaced with an air-cooled unit, improving operational efficiency under the region's cold climate conditions.[3]
In March 2022, a replacement turbine for Unit 6 has been delivered to the station for installation. The new turbine unit resulted in increased capacity of Unit 6 to 32 MW.[15] In May 2022, the installation of the new unit started[16], it wascompleted in October 2022.[17] The modernization project was financed by Promsvyazbank.[17] However the System Operator's documents from February 2023 and November 2024 still referred to the unit's capacity of 30MW.[8][18] As of December 2025, the System Operator’s documentation still lists the unit’s capacity as 30 MW.[19]
In April 2025, Ulan Ude CHP-1 began scheduled repairs ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season. Works included completion of the current repair of boiler #5, an ongoing major overhaul of boiler #7, preparation for repairs of boiler #1, and repairs on turbine generator #6 (including generator, bearings, pumps, electric motors, and cooling systems). The program was expected to improve equipment efficiency, extend service life, and enhance operational reliability.[20]
In December 2025, TGC-14 completed the modernization of the automated control system of turbine unit #7 at Ulan Ude CHP-1, replacing all control hardware and software with Russian-made equipment (NVT Systems controllers, Astra Linux, and “Mirts”). The upgrade is reported to improve reliability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.[21]
Financing
- Source of financing: Promsvyazbank (Unit 6 replacement)[17]
Corporate Fraud Investigation
In July 2025, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of TGK-14 were arrested on suspicion of participating in large-scale fraud related to tariff formation in the company’s regions of operation. According to the rating agency “Expert RA”, the criminal case created significant uncertainty regarding the company’s corporate governance and future financial plans, increasing risks of higher financial pressure and reduced liquidity. Despite the allegations, the company reported that all operations and investment programs under the COMMod and KOM NGO mechanisms continued as planned.[22] The investigation was completed in April 2026; the Chairman remained in pre-trial detention while the Deputy Chairman was transferred to house arrest due to deteriorating health and partially admitted guilt, with the total alleged damage estimated at 4.5 billion roubles (approximately US$49 million).[23]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.gem.wiki/Coal_source_methodology_for_the_Global_Coal_Plant_Tracker.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20240125150708/https://www.so-ups.ru/fileadmin/files/company/future_plan/public_discussion/2023/final/44_Respublika_Burjatija_fin.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-01-25.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Горячее сердце города: Улан-Удэнская ТЭЦ-1 готовится к юбилею". newbur.ru. April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ulan-Ude Powerplant, Wikimapia, accessed June 2018.
- ↑ Улан-Удэнская ТЭЦ-1, Wikipedia (Russian), accessed June 2018.
- ↑ "«Это наша корова, и мы ее доим!» История финансовых взаимоотношений ТГК-14 и ее нового владельца". www.chita.ru. May 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Новым акционером ПАО «ТГК-14» стало АО «Дальневосточная управляющая компания»". vostokmedia.com. January 11, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Перечень электростанций, действующих и планируемых к сооружению, расширению, модернизации и выводу из эксплуатации (page 46)" (PDF). www.so-ups.ru. February 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "В 2023 году «ТГК-14» увеличила выработку электроэнергии на 6% В 2023 году «ТГК-14» увеличила выработку электроэнергии на 6%". vostokmedia.com. December 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "ТГК-14 в 2023 году увеличила выработку энергии на 4,3%" [TGK-14 increased its power generation by 4.3% in 2023]. Peretok (in Russian). Jan 10, 2024. Retrieved Dec 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Alexey Subbotin, Секрет бурятской ТЭЦ, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, June 14, 2019
- ↑ В Улан-Удэ из-за аварии на ТЭЦ-1 введён режим ЧС, Baikal Daily, Dec. 23, 2021
- ↑ В Улан-Удэ авария на ТЭЦ-1, Vostok Teleinform, Dec. 23, 2021
- ↑ Ущерб от аварии на Улан-Удэнской ТЭЦ-1 оценивается в 100 млн рублей, EnergyLand, Jan. 5, 2022
- ↑ "На Улан-Удэнскую ТЭЦ-1 прибыл новый генератор для турбины №6". energybase.ru. Mar 25, 2022. Retrieved Jun 28, 2022.
- ↑ "На Улан-Удэнской ТЭЦ-1 приступили к монтажу нового генератора турбины №6". energybase.ru. May 13, 2022. Retrieved Jun 28, 2022.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "Изображение материалаНа Улан-Удэнской ТЭЦ-1 завершился масштабный инвестиционный проект". transsibinfo.com. October 27, 2022. Retrieved November 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "СХЕМА И ПРОГРАММА РАЗВИТИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМ РОССИИ НА 2025–2030 ГОДЫ ЭНЕРГОСИСТЕМА РЕСПУБЛИКИ БУРЯТИЯ (page 69)" (PDF). www.so-ups.ru. November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "ОБОСНОВЫВАЮЩИЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ СХЕМА И ПРОГРАММА РАЗВИТИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМ РОССИИ НА 2025–2030 ГОДЫ: ЭНЕРГОСИСТЕМА РЕСПУБЛИКИ БУРЯТИЯ (p. 69)" (PDF). so-ups.ru (in Russian). 2025. Retrieved Dec 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "На Улан-Удэнской ТЭЦ-1 приступили к плановым ремонтам оборудования". Energybase.ru (in Russian). Apr 24, 2025. Retrieved Dec 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "На Улан-Удэнской ТЭЦ-1 завершена модернизация турбины с переходом на отечественные технологии". TGC-14 (in Russian). Dec 3, 2025. Retrieved Dec 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "«Эксперт РА» понизил кредитный рейтинг ПАО «ТГК-14»" [Expert RA downgrades credit rating of TGK-14]. RAEX (in Russian). Jul 22, 2025. Retrieved Dec 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Совладельцы ТГК-14 обвиняются в хищении почти 4,5 миллиарда рублей". baikal24.ru. April 2026.
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