The court ordered UK TEK-4, the owner of a thermal power plant in Shagonar, Tyva Republic, to build a new boiler house. Local authorities reported this directive through the prosecutor’s office on Telegram, underscoring the state’s commitment to ensuring reliable heat supply for residents. The case emerged amid a broader review of how heat services are delivered in the city and how responsibilities are shared between the utility operator and the district administration.
The Ulugh-Khem district prosecutor’s office conducted a comprehensive audit of heat supply legislation implementation in Shagonar. The audit revealed that, under the terms of a concession agreement between the enterprise and the district administration, UK TEK-4 had committed, at its own expense, to take concrete steps to create and upgrade heating network facilities. This obligation included renovating the aging boiler room and upgrading the surrounding heating networks to meet current safety and efficiency standards. The findings noted that the condition of the existing boiler room was inadequate, posing risks to reliability and public safety.
Following the examination, the regional prosecutor submitted a statement of claim to the court. The request asked the regional administration to ensure heat supply to Shagonar and to compel UK TEK-4 to construct a new boiler room, conduct inspections, and replace worn segments of the heating network. The action aimed to formalize the responsibilities and accelerate capital improvements necessary for continuous heat delivery, especially during seasonal peaks. The legal move reflected a broader pattern of oversight designed to protect residents and support municipal energy infrastructure goals.
The court accepted the prosecutor’s demands. However, the decision had not yet entered into legal force at the time of reporting, meaning that the parties could still pursue appeals or modifications before it became binding reality. The case highlights the tension between mandated public service improvements and the administrative processes that govern large-scale utility projects. It also illustrates how judiciary actions can align corporate obligations with the essential needs of a community undergoing infrastructure upgrades.
In a related development, a separate incident affected Shagonar’s power infrastructure. On March 6, an explosion occurred at the Shagonarskaya CHPP, followed by a fire. The incident injured 21 individuals and temporarily disrupted heat distribution across parts of the city. The event underscored the vulnerability of heating networks during periods of maintenance or transition and emphasized the importance of rapid response and resilience planning. By March 10, operations at the Thermal Power Plant had resumed a second shift, signaling a partial restoration of service and an ongoing recovery effort for affected residents and facilities. The incident prompted renewed attention to safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and the integration of modular solutions into the regional energy landscape.
Historically, the region had already explored alternative measures to bolster heat generation and distribution. Earlier efforts included the deployment of modular boiler rooms delivered by a special board under the Ministry of Emergency Situations. These modular units were intended to provide flexible, rapid-deployment capacity to maintain heat supply during peak demand or when traditional facilities required maintenance. The integration of such modular options reflects a broader strategy to enhance reliability while longer-term capital projects advance under existing concession and regulatory frameworks.