Overview
Aoweiqianyuan Captive power station is a 100 MW coal-fired plant in Shanxi, China, operated by Shanxi Aoweiqianyuan Chemical Co. It serves the local industrial grid.
Aoweiqianyuan Captive power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is classified as a small-to-medium scale plant within the Chinese power sector. The facility is owned and operated by Shanxi Aoweiqianyuan Chemical Co., indicating its role as a captive power plant supporting industrial operations. The plant utilizes coal as its primary fuel, a common energy source in China's power generation landscape. Coal plants in China often range from subcritical to supercritical designs. The facility operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets aligned with the country's climate goals. As a captive power station, this facility provides dedicated electricity and possibly heat to the chemical production processes of its parent company. Its location in Shanxi, a region with significant coal reserves and heavy industry, underscores its integration into the local energy and industrial ecosystem. The plant's operational status contributes to the regional power supply and industrial output.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Shanxi Province has a high concentration of coal-fired industry, leading to cumulative environmental impacts. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to emissions. Older subcritical plants typically have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shanxi Province, China, near coordinates 39.2507° N, 111.1430° E.
The facility has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Shanxi Aoweiqianyuan Chemical Co., serving as a captive power source for chemical production.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate policies.
A captive power station is a facility that generates electricity primarily for the use of its owner, often an industrial facility, rather than for sale to the public grid.