OGK-2 successfully ensured the operation of its production facilities and a reliable power supply to consumers under the challenging conditions of 2021 associated with the spread of coronavirus infection. The Company is a steady pillar for the Russian society and the country, and it efficiently meets its production and investment plans. In April 2021, the Svobodnenskaya TPP was timely commissioned in the Amur Region in the Far East to provide electricity and heat to Gazprom Group’s Amur Gas Processing Plant. This is Gazprom Energoholding’s first major project implemented outside the capacity agreement system.
The implementation of priority investment projects under the new state program for competitive selection of TPP modernization projects (CCTMod) continues at the Company’s power facilities. The reconstruction of TPP, a part of Kirishskaya GRES, being the largest heat power plant in the North West, is under an active phase. The capacity renewal will improve the long-term reliability of heat supply to the region’s petrochemical cluster, with the first upgraded turbine unit expected to be commissioned in 2022. Four units at Surgutskaya GRES-1 are to be upgraded by 2025. Moreover, in July, the Russian Government approved projects to build two state-of-the-art combined cycle power units with a total installed capacity of 489 MW at the site of Novocherkasskaya GRES. The equipment is included in the investment developments being part of modernization of heat power plants using domestic innovative energy equipment. The power units are expected to be commissioned in 2027. The project, among other things, aims to significantly improve the Company’s energy efficiency and environmental performance.
In order to ensure Gazprom Energoholding Group’s sustainable development, we continue reducing the volume of coal generation in the fuel mix. The amount of coal used in 2021 was reduced by 12% compared to the previous year, which contributes to a reduction of air emissions and ash waste generation.
The Company is guided by the environmental protection principles. For a second consecutive year, OGK-2 was ranked high in the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) rating of environmental information disclosure by fuel electricity and heat generating companies in Russia. The actual environmental impact remained at the same level as last year with increased electricity generation. The total cost of environmental protection measures exceeded 160 million rubles in the reporting year.
Efficient managerial activities, stable operation of power facilities and implemented investment projects enable OGK-2 to once again demonstrate high production and financial performance. Net profit under the Russian Accounting Standards rose by 73.5% to 21.3 billion rubles, EBITDA showed an increase of 37.3% against the 2020 level.
The Company implements important social projects, provides charitable support in the regions of its presence, and actively participates in improving and developing the urban environment in tandem with representatives of municipal and regional authorities.
The Company is developing all areas of its business, improving the efficiency of its power plants and striving to enhance its financial performance. The management of OGK-2 expresses its gratitude to the shareholders for their trust. Together with Gazprom Energoholding and Gazprom, we will continue making every effort for progressive development and capitalization growth.
Chairman of the Board of Directors OGK-2 JSC
OGK-2 successfully completed all the tasks planned for 2021, once again confirming its leading position in Russia’s energy market. The Company’s power plants generated 49.8 billion kWh, which is 12.6% more than in 2020.
One of the main events was the launch of operation of Svobodnenskaya TPP, which reliably supplies power to Gazprom’s strategic facility, the Amur Gas Processing Plant.
In December, the start-up boiler plant at Troitskaya GRES started operating. This is an important investment project that will enable the power plant to decommission equipment that has reached the end of its service life and to increase its efficiency as a whole. The project was implemented within the shortest timeline.
At Kirishskaya GRES, work continued on the replacement and reconstruction of TPP equipment as part of the Competitive Selection Program for TPP Modernization Projects (CCTMod). A number of other projects for the renewal and construction of power capacities at Surgutskaya GRES-1 and Novocherkasskaya GRES are ahead.
In 2021, OGK-2 confirmed its high social and corporate responsibility by entering two AK&M rankings. The Company has become one of the leaders among companies with a strong sustainability focus. Also, OGK-2 ranked second in the rating in terms of companies’ responsibility to society. OGK-2 was ranked sixth in the overall rating of social efficiency of Russia’s largest energy companies.
In September 2021, on the 120th anniversary of the Dedovichi settlement, OGK-2 power engineers opened an alley in honour of the first builders of Pskovskaya GRES named after Alexei Meshkov, the first director of the power plant. This project aims not only to preserve traditions and reflect continuity of generations, but also to develop landscaping and create up-to-date infrastructure in the region. Furthermore, charitable activities have been implemented in all of the Company’s branches as part of the “Drawing Without Borders” project aimed at supporting children with disabilities and those without parental care. The main objective of this project is to raise people’s awareness of current topics, such as the environment, energy saving and the safe use of electrical appliances.
OGK-2 pursues a responsible approach towards environmental conservation and protection, social policy development, and corporate governance system enhancement. We intend to continue focusing on these areas of activity.
Another important milestone was the successful certification of the quality system for compliance with STO Gazprom 9001-2018 corporate standard in the INTERGAZCERT Voluntary Certification System, ISO 9001:2015 international standard and Russian GOST R ISO 9001-2015 standard. The implementation and functioning of this system serve as evidence of stability, sustainability and credibility at the national and international levels.
The main asset of OGK-2 is the highly skilled personnel at our power plants, located from the Far East to the North West of the Russian Federation. There are new, interesting and uneasy challenges ahead. And I am confident that the joint efforts of the Company’s employees, management and shareholders will enable OGK-2 to continue performing its work to high quality standards in providing heat and electricity to millions of our fellow citizens!
Managing Director of OGK-2 JSC