Overview
Guodian Shangqiu Minquan power station is a 1,260 MW coal-fired power plant in Henan, China, operated by Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd. It plays a key role in regional electricity supply.
Guodian Shangqiu Minquan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Henan Province, China, with a capacity of 1,260 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd and is currently operational, contributing to the region's baseload power generation. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include stringent limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in China, where supercritical and ultra-supercritical technologies are increasingly common to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The plant's environmental significance is tied to its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in Henan, a populous province, necessitates compliance with local air quality regulations. The facility supports grid stability and industrial growth in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Henan Province has implemented strict emission reduction targets under China's national policies. The plant's proximity to populated areas may increase its environmental impact, though modern pollution control technologies are typically required for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Henan Province, China, near the city of Shangqiu, at coordinates 34.6189° N, 115.2925° E.
The plant has a capacity of 1,260 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Energy Investment Corporation.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate goals.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for baseload power generation in China.