Overview
Dongtang Coal is a 270 MW coal power plant in Dongguan, China, owned by Dongguan Dongtang Industry Co Ltd. It is operational and contributes to the region's power generation capacity.
Dongtang Coal is a coal-fired power plant located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. With a capacity of 270 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal power plants in China. The facility is owned and operated by Dongguan Dongtang Industry Co Ltd and is currently operational. As a coal power plant, Dongtang Coal operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely uses subcritical technology, typical for plants of this age and size in China. The regulatory framework includes the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 13th Five-Year Plan for Energy Development, which mandate emissions reductions and efficiency improvements. The plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in the industrial region of Dongguan. Its environmental impact is influenced by its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Proximity to populated areas may require adherence to stricter local air quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Dongguan is a densely populated industrial city, so the plant's emissions may impact nearby communities. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) mean it may have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to newer supercritical or ultra-supercritical plants.
Frequently asked questions
Dongtang Coal is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
Dongtang Coal has a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW).
Dongtang Coal is owned by Dongguan Dongtang Industry Co Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 13th Five-Year Plan for Energy Development.
Given its capacity and typical plant age in China, Dongtang Coal likely uses subcritical boiler technology, which is less efficient than supercritical or ultra-supercritical technologies.