Fuel Mix
In 2009 JSC “OGK-6” had the following fuel mix: 48% of coal, 51% of gas and 1% of fuel oil. This was the same fuel mix as in 2008.
The fuel supply strategy is aimed at optimizing the fuel mix in order to minimize fuel costs. It provides for the maximum possible replacement of expensive fuel oil with other types of fuel, fuel purchases through tendering and conclusion of long-term contracts for fuel supply.
On the whole in 2009 JSC “OGK-6” consumed 8,345 million tons of physical fuel i.e. 2,950 million tons less than in 2008 or a 26% decrease. The significant decrease in fuel consumption in 2009 is due to the reduction of generation.
Gas consumption in 2009 decreased by 1,512 million m3 (a 24% reduction) and was equal to 4,716 million m3. This reduction was caused by a drop in electricity generation.
Consumption of fuel oil in 2009 amounted to 45 thousand tons which is 55 thousand tons lower than in 2008. JSC “OGK-6” strives to minimize the fuel oil consumption because it is expensive. However, JSC “OGK-6” cannot stop consuming fuel oil.
