Overview
Chizhou Jiuhua power station is a 600 MW coal-fired power plant in Anhui, China. It is operational and owned by Chizhou Jiuhua Power Station.
Chizhou Jiuhua power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Anhui Province, China, with a capacity of 600 MW. The facility is operational and owned by Chizhou Jiuhua Power Station. As a coal power plant, it contributes to the regional power grid serving industrial and residential needs. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 600 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale category for coal plants in China. The technology is likely subcritical or supercritical, typical for plants of this vintage. The facility plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in Anhui Province. Its environmental impact includes CO2 emissions and local air pollutants, which are subject to national regulations and emission trading schemes. The plant's location near the Yangtze River may influence water use and discharge practices.
Environmental context
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, resulting in significant CO2 emissions and local air pollutants such as SO2 and NOx. Its capacity of 600 MW indicates a substantial environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas in Anhui Province may raise concerns about air quality impacts. The facility operates under China's national emission standards and may be subject to carbon trading schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Chizhou Jiuhua power station is located in Anhui Province, China, near the city of Chizhou. Its coordinates are approximately 30.7524° N, 117.5909° E.
The plant has a capacity of 600 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for many power stations in China.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as participate in carbon trading schemes under the national emissions trading system.
The plant is owned by Chizhou Jiuhua Power Station, which is the operating entity.