Datang Maanshan Dangtu Power Station - 1,320 MW Coal Power Plant in Maanshan, China

Datang Maanshan Dangtu power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Maanshan, Anhui Province, China. With a capacity of 1,320 MW, it is a large-scale facility within the Chinese power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd, one of the country's major state-owned power producers. The plant utilizes coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in China's energy mix. China's power sector is regulated under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 13th Five-Year Plan for Power Development, which set strict limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. As a coal-fired facility, the plant contributes to local air quality concerns, particularly in the densely populated Yangtze River Delta region. However, it plays a critical role in meeting the electricity demand of Maanshan's industrial and urban areas. The plant's operational status ensures grid stability and supports economic activities in the region.

The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality. Maanshan's location in the Yangtze River Delta, a region with high population density and industrial activity, amplifies these environmental concerns. The facility's age and technology level influence its emission intensity, though modern coal plants in China often incorporate flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to mitigate pollutants.