Overview
Datang Anhui Huainan Tianjiaan power station is a 640 MW coal-fired power plant in Anhui, China, operated by Datang International Power Generation. It is an operational facility contributing to the regional grid.
Datang Anhui Huainan Tianjiaan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Anhui Province, China. With a capacity of 640 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale category for coal plants in China. The facility is owned and operated by Datang International Power Generation, a major state-owned enterprise. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it utilizes conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of its vintage in the region. The plant's capacity and fuel type place it within the context of China's extensive coal power fleet, which is subject to ongoing efficiency upgrades and environmental retrofits. The Tianjiaan power station plays a role in meeting the electricity demand of Anhui Province and the broader East China grid. Its operational status indicates continued contribution to the regional energy supply, while its coal fuel source implies a significant carbon footprint and potential for local air quality impacts, which are managed through regulatory compliance and emission control technologies.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in substantial CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns in Anhui Province. Its location in a populated region of eastern China means emissions may affect nearby communities. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its thermal efficiency and emission intensity. Regulatory compliance with China's national emission standards is required, and the plant may be subject to capacity factor restrictions during high pollution periods.
Frequently asked questions
The power station is located in Anhui Province, China, near the city of Huainan. Its coordinates are approximately 32.6691 N, 117.0253 E.
The plant has a capacity of 640 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Datang International Power Generation, a major Chinese state-owned power generation company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets. Plants may also be subject to regional air quality improvement plans and capacity restrictions during smog episodes.
As a coal-fired plant, it likely uses pulverized coal combustion technology. Many Chinese coal plants of this vintage are subcritical.