Overview
Great Waste Coal power station is a 270 MW coal-fired plant in China, operated by China National Coal Group. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation capacity.
Great Waste Coal power station is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by China National Coal Group (ChinaCoal) and is currently operational. As a coal power plant, it plays a role in China's extensive coal-based electricity generation network. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for power generation in China. With a capacity of 270 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal plants in the country. The facility is subject to China's national emission standards for air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter, which are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Environmental considerations for this plant include its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal combustion, as well as potential local air quality impacts. The plant's location in China, a country with significant coal power infrastructure, places it within a regulatory framework that increasingly emphasizes emission reductions and efficiency improvements. The facility's operational status indicates it continues to supply electricity to the grid.
Environmental context
The Great Waste Coal power station, as a coal-fired facility, contributes to CO2 emissions and local air pollutants such as SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in China, a country with stringent air quality regulations, means it operates under national emission standards. The plant's capacity of 270 MW suggests a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants, but its coal fuel source inherently involves higher emissions per unit of electricity compared to natural gas or renewable sources.
Frequently asked questions
Great Waste Coal power station is located in China, with coordinates approximately 39.4133° N, 112.3900° E.
The plant has a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by China National Coal Group (ChinaCoal), a major state-owned coal mining and energy company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Additionally, plants may be subject to carbon reduction targets under China's climate commitments.
With a capacity of 270 MW, it is smaller than many modern ultra-supercritical plants but typical of older or smaller coal units. Its efficiency and emissions depend on the specific technology and pollution control equipment installed.