Overview
Chongqing Nine Dragons Cogen power station is a 180 MW coal-fired plant in Chongqing, China, operated by Chongqing Nine Dragons Paper Co. It provides cogeneration for industrial use.
Chongqing Nine Dragons Cogen power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Chongqing, China, with a capacity of 180 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Chongqing Nine Dragons Paper Co, a major paper manufacturer, and serves as a cogeneration plant supplying both electricity and thermal energy for industrial processes. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for coal-fired power plants, which include stringent limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-based facility, it utilizes conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for medium-scale industrial cogeneration plants in the region. The plant's capacity of 180 MW places it in the small-to-medium range for coal power stations in China. The facility plays a key role in supporting the local paper industry by providing reliable power and steam. Its location in Chongqing, a major industrial hub in southwestern China, underscores its importance to the regional economy. The plant's operational status as a cogeneration unit enhances overall energy efficiency compared to standalone power generation.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Chongqing's mountainous terrain and high population density can exacerbate pollutant dispersion, potentially impacting nearby communities. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) may result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or ultra-supercritical units. Regulatory compliance with China's increasingly strict emission standards is critical for its continued operation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chongqing, China, at coordinates 29.2918 N, 106.3968 E.
The plant has a capacity of 180 MW, making it a medium-scale coal-fired cogeneration facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Chongqing Nine Dragons 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 carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for cogeneration facilities in China's industrial sector.