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Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia

Petrochemical in Russian Federation. Approximate location 52.55669, 103.92192.

PetrochemicalRussian FederationCO₂ estimate (modelled)

Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia is a petrochemical in Russian Federation. Petrochemical plants crack hydrocarbons at very high temperatures to produce ethylene, propylene and other building-block chemicals — one of the most heat-intensive industrial processes. It is operated by Rosneft PJSC. It emits about 224,231 t CO₂e a year from Climate TRACE, roughly comparable to the annual emissions of 52k passenger cars.

224,231t CO₂e / yr (Climate TRACE)
#138CO₂ rank in Russian Federation

Facility data: Climate TRACE v6 (asset-level capacity & CO₂e, CC BY 4.0), id ct-731985.

Data status

Known source data

FacilityAngarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia Climate TRACE
CountryRussian Federation Climate TRACE
Coordinates52.55669, 103.92192 Climate TRACE
Sector / subsectorpetrochemical-steam-cracking Climate TRACE
Owner / operatorRosneft PJSC Climate TRACE
Modelled CO₂e224,231 t/yr Climate TRACE

Calculated from the dataset

Russian Federation rank#138 of 186 · top 74.2% calculated
Global petrochemical-steam-cracking rank#202 of 218 · top 92.7% calculated
Climate contextderived from coordinates calculated

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Fuel typeNot available not in dataset
Thermal capacity (MW)Not available not in dataset

Source data, measured cross-checks and calculated values are kept separate. No confidence percentage is invented.

Similar facilities by modelled emissions

Same Climate TRACE subsector; closest non-placeholder modelled CO₂e values. Russia and Belarus excluded.

In context: how this facility compares

Subsector: petrochemical-steam-cracking. As petrochemical, it requires high process heat (typically 300–800°C) for its core industrial operations — heat that must be supplied by boilers, furnaces or direct combustion, and losses through uninsulated vessels and piping represent wasted fuel. Removable modular insulation can cut those losses by 80–96%, surface-cooling equipment to ≤45°C, with payback often under 2 years. Petrochemical plants crack hydrocarbons at very high temperatures to produce ethylene, propylene and other building-block chemicals — one of the most heat-intensive industrial processes.

Capacity & CO₂-intensity comparison computed from Climate TRACE industrial facilities data; sector role based on engineering reference.

What 224,231 t CO₂e a year looks like

This facility's estimated annual CO₂e (Climate TRACE, modelled) in everyday equivalents from the US EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator:

52kcars driven for a year
29khomes' annual energy use
3.7 milliontree seedlings grown 10 years

Equivalencies: US EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies. Emissions: Climate TRACE.

Carbon cost, Scope 1 & decarbonization potential

At its reported 224k t CO₂e/yr (Scope 1), Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia carries no domestic carbon price; petrochemicals are not a CBAM-covered good, so there is no border-carbon liability. At the EU ETS reference price (€75/t) the emissions carry an indicative carbon value of €16.9M/yr. The fastest decarbonization lever is energy efficiency: eliminating heat loss on hot equipment (removable insulation, steam & waste-heat recovery) typically cuts 2–5% of fuel-related CO₂ — here ≈4k t–11k t/yr, worth €338k€845k, with payback up to 2 years. No domestic carbon price — but cement, steel, aluminium, fertilizer and hydrogen exported to the EU face CBAM at €75/t (rising to 100% by 2034).

224k t CO₂e / yrScope 1 emissions
€16.9M/yrindicative carbon value (not a CBAM liability)
4k t–11k t/yr ≈ €338k€845kDecarbonization potential

Carbon price: EU CBAM €75/t · EU ETS €79/t, July 2, 2026, refreshed live via Carbon Hub. CO₂: Climate TRACE. Efficiency range: US DOE / ASTM C680 (method). Indicative carbon value, not the cash bill — free allocation applies; not compliance advice. Estimate the saving for this site →

Operator

Operated by Rosneft PJSC. All facilities by this operator →

Local climate

Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia sits in a monsoon subarctic climate zone (Köppen Dwc), at 52.6°N in the northern hemisphere.

~0°Ctypical annual mean
~16°Ctypical warm-season
Monsoon subarctic: four distinct seasons — cold winters and warm summers

Köppen zone: Köppen-Geiger world climate classification (Kottek et al. 2006, 0.5° grid).

How it compares & nearby sites

Nearby industrial sites

Location

Coordinates 52.55669, 103.92192. View on OpenStreetMap.

Heat loss & insulation profile

For a petrochemical, the main modular-insulation targets are steam crackers, quench towers, fractionators, heat exchangers, steam lines, valves & flanges. Typical hot-surface ranges used for screening: 150–550 °C.

Safety & the no-regret first step

Start with a thermal survey of valves, flanges, doors and bends. Removable modular insulation keeps maintenance access open while lowering exposed-surface temperature and wasted heat.

External climate finance your country can access

For energy-efficiency projects around process heat, likely external funding channels include:

Sources: country climate-finance facilities and public development-bank programmes.

Frequently asked questions

What type of facility is Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia?

Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia is a petrochemical in Russian Federation. Petrochemical plants crack hydrocarbons at very high temperatures to produce ethylene, propylene and other building-block chemicals — one of the most heat-intensive industrial processes.

How much CO₂ does Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia emit?

The page uses about 224,231 t CO₂e/year from the open dataset It ranks #138 among facilities in Russian Federation by estimated CO₂.

Where is Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia located?

Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia is in Russian Federation at approximately 52.55669, 103.92192.

Who operates Angarsk polymer plant, Angarsk, Siberia?

The operator recorded in the open dataset is Rosneft PJSC.

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