Overview
Datun Mine power station is a 390 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Shanghai Datun Energy Resources Co Ltd. It is located in Jiangsu province near the city of Xuzhou.
Datun Mine power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Jiangsu province, China, near the city of Xuzhou. With a capacity of 390 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal plants in China. The plant is owned and operated by Shanghai Datun Energy Resources Co Ltd and is currently operational. 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 era. The plant's capacity and fuel type place it within the broader context of China's coal-dominated power generation sector, which is undergoing gradual modernization and stricter environmental regulation. Environmentally, the plant's coal combustion contributes to CO2 emissions and local air pollutants. Its location in a densely populated region of eastern China means that emissions may affect nearby urban areas. The plant plays a role in supplying electricity to the regional grid, supporting industrial and residential demand in Jiangsu province.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns in the densely populated Jiangsu region. Proximity to urban centers like Xuzhou increases potential exposure to pollutants. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) may result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to newer supercritical or ultra-supercritical plants.
Frequently asked questions
Datun Mine power station is located in Jiangsu province, China, near the city of Xuzhou.
Datun Mine power station has a capacity of 390 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal-fired power plant.
Datun Mine power station is owned by Shanghai Datun Energy Resources Co Ltd.
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.
Coal power generation produces CO2, a greenhouse gas, along with SO2 and NOx that contribute to acid rain and smog. Modern plants use pollution control technologies to reduce emissions.