Overview
Chongqing Lee & Man Paper power station is a 150 MW coal-fired power plant in Chongqing, China, owned by Chongqing Lee & Man Paper Co. It supports industrial operations in the region.
Chongqing Lee & Man Paper power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Chongqing, China, with a capacity of 150 MW. Owned by Chongqing Lee & Man Paper Co, the facility is operational and serves the energy needs of the local paper manufacturing industry. As a coal-based plant, it contributes to the region's power generation mix, which is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 150 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for coal plants in China. The technology is likely subcritical, typical for plants of this vintage and size, though specific details are not confirmed. Located in Chongqing, a major industrial hub in southwestern China, the plant plays a role in supporting local economic activities. Its proximity to urban areas may raise environmental considerations regarding air quality and emissions. The facility's integration with a paper mill highlights the common practice of captive power generation in energy-intensive industries.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns in Chongqing, a densely populated industrial region. The 150 MW capacity indicates moderate emissions relative to larger plants. Proximity to urban areas may increase exposure to pollutants. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, imposes emission limits, but coal-fired plants remain a significant source of greenhouse gases.
Frequently asked questions
The power station is located in Chongqing, China, at coordinates 29.0363 N, 105.8550 E.
The plant has a capacity of 150 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Chongqing Lee & Man Paper Co, a paper manufacturing company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. Newer plants may also adhere to ultra-low emission standards.
The primary fuel is coal, which is typical for many power plants in China due to the country's abundant coal reserves.