Overview
Guodian Jiuquan power station is a 660 MW coal-fired power plant in Gansu, China, operated by China Guodian Group Corporation. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation.
Guodian Jiuquan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China. With a capacity of 660 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within China's extensive coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by China Guodian Group Corporation, one of the country's major state-owned power generation enterprises. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in China's energy mix. The facility is subject to China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, including limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under China's broader climate commitments. Located in the arid Gansu corridor, the plant supports local industrial and residential electricity demand. Its operation contributes to grid stability in a region with growing renewable energy capacity from wind and solar. The environmental impact of coal combustion, including CO2 emissions and air pollutants, is managed through regulatory compliance and potential retrofits for emission control.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Its location in a semi-arid area may affect water resources for cooling. Proximity to populated areas could increase exposure to emissions. The facility's age and technology level influence its efficiency and emission intensity, with newer supercritical units offering better performance.
Frequently asked questions
Guodian Jiuquan power station is located in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China, at coordinates 39.68°N, 98.5065°E.
The plant has a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by China Guodian Group Corporation, a major state-owned power generation company in China.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under China's climate commitments. Plants may also be subject to regional air quality improvement plans.
Modern Chinese coal plants often use supercritical or ultra-supercritical technology for higher efficiency and lower emissions. Older plants may use subcritical technology. Retrofits for emission control, such as flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction, are common.