Datang Changshan power station: 660 MW Coal Power Plant in Jilin, China

Datang Changshan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Jilin Province, China, with a capacity of 660 MW. It is owned and operated by Datang Jilin Power Generation, a subsidiary of China Datang Corporation, one of the country's major state-owned power generation enterprises. The plant contributes to the regional grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand. The facility operates on coal, a fuel source that remains dominant in China's power generation mix. China's power sector is regulated under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, with stringent emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates, enforced through continuous monitoring and permit systems. As a coal-fired plant, Datang Changshan power station has a significant environmental footprint, including CO2 emissions and local air pollutants. Its location in Jilin, a province with cold winters, means the plant may also provide district heating. The plant's operational status underscores its role in maintaining grid stability and energy security in the region.

The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Jilin Province experiences cold winters, increasing heating demand and potential winter peaking. Proximity to populated areas may heighten exposure to emissions. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law and emission standards for thermal power plants, mandates continuous monitoring and pollution control measures to mitigate environmental impact.