Overview
Daqing Ethylene Plant power station is a 320 MW coal-fired facility in Daqing, Heilongjiang, China, operated by Daqing Petroleum Group. It supports local industrial energy needs.
Daqing Ethylene Plant power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China. With a capacity of 320 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within China's vast coal power sector, serving the energy demands of the Daqing Petroleum Group's ethylene operations. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for coal-fired power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-based facility, it utilizes conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of its era and scale in the region. It aligns with the broader Chinese coal fleet's characteristics. Environmentally, the plant's coal combustion contributes to CO2 emissions and local air pollutants. Its location in an industrial area of Daqing, a major oil and petrochemical hub, means it operates within a context of significant industrial activity. The plant plays a key role in providing reliable power for the ethylene production process, supporting the local economy and energy security.
Environmental context
The plant's coal-fired operation results in emissions of CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Its location in an industrial zone near populated areas may increase exposure risks. The facility's capacity of 320 MW places it in a moderate scale band for Chinese coal plants, with potential for significant environmental impact depending on emission control technologies.
Frequently asked questions
Daqing Ethylene Plant power station is located in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China.
The plant has a capacity of 320 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Daqing Petroleum Group, which operates it to support its ethylene production facilities.
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.
With a capacity of 320 MW, it is a medium-sized coal plant. Many newer Chinese coal plants are larger (600-1000 MW) and use supercritical or ultra-supercritical technology for higher efficiency.