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GEPIC Jinchang power station - 1,320 MW Coal Power Plant in China

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Overview

GEPIC Jinchang power station is a 1,320 MW coal-fired plant in China, operational and owned by GEPIC Jinchang Power Station. It contributes to the country's large coal power fleet.

GEPIC Jinchang power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with an operational status and a capacity of 1,320 MW. This scale places it among medium-to-large coal plants in the country, which relies heavily on coal for electricity generation. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal plant, it uses subcritical or supercritical technology typical of its era, though specific boiler type is not detailed. China's regulatory framework also includes carbon intensity targets and coal consumption benchmarks for new and existing units. Environmentally, the plant's coal combustion results in significant CO2 emissions, contributing to China's overall carbon footprint. Its location in Jinchang, Gansu Province, places it in a region with moderate population density, where air quality impacts from SOx and NOx are a concern. The plant plays a role in local grid stability and industrial power supply.

Environmental context

The plant's coal fuel source results in substantial CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, typical of coal power generation. Its capacity of 1,320 MW indicates a significant environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas in Jinchang may affect local air quality, while China's evolving emission standards aim to mitigate such impacts through stricter limits and technology upgrades.

Frequently asked questions

GEPIC Jinchang power station is located in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China.

The plant has a capacity of 1,320 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.

The plant is owned by GEPIC Jinchang Power Station.

Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets and coal consumption benchmarks set by the government.

The plant is currently operational.
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