Overview
Fushun CPI power station is a 600 MW coal-fired power plant in Fushun, Liaoning, China, operated by CPI Northeast Power Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation.
Fushun CPI power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 600 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility in the context of China's extensive coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by CPI Northeast Power Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation. 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 likely utilizes subcritical or supercritical technology, typical for plants of this vintage and scale. China has been progressively tightening emission regulations, and plants like Fushun CPI are subject to compliance with these standards. This power station plays a role in supplying electricity to the industrial and residential sectors in Liaoning province. Its location in a region with significant coal resources and industrial activity underscores its importance in the local energy mix. The plant's operational status contributes to grid stability and economic development in the area.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired power plant, Fushun CPI power station has a significant environmental footprint, primarily from CO2 emissions and air pollutants such as SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's location in a populated area of Liaoning province may contribute to local air quality concerns. The age and technology of the plant (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, imposes emission limits and encourages retrofits for cleaner operation.
Frequently asked questions
Fushun CPI power station is located in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China, at coordinates 41.8897 N, 123.9342 E.
The plant has a capacity of 600 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by CPI Northeast Power Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. Plants are also subject to carbon trading and efficiency requirements.
Chinese coal power plants commonly use subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical technology. Newer plants tend to be supercritical or ultra-supercritical for higher efficiency and lower emissions.