Overview
Guohua Shouguang power station is a 2,000 MW coal-fired power plant in Shouguang, China, operated by Shenhua Guohua Power. It is a major coal power facility in the region.
Guohua Shouguang power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Shouguang, China, with a capacity of 2,000 MW. Owned by Shenhua Guohua Power, the facility is operational and plays a significant role in the local power grid. As a large-scale coal plant, it contributes to China's extensive coal power generation capacity. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 2,000 MW, it falls into the large-scale category for coal power plants. The facility's environmental context includes its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Proximity to populated areas and the plant's age are factors in its environmental impact. The plant supports grid stability and economic activity in Shouguang and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The Guohua Shouguang power station, as a coal-fired plant, has a significant environmental footprint due to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in Shouguang, China, may affect local air quality and contribute to regional pollution. The plant's capacity of 2,000 MW indicates substantial fuel consumption and emissions, subject to China's emission standards for thermal power.
Frequently asked questions
Guohua Shouguang power station is located in Shouguang, China, at coordinates 37.2697 N, 118.9069 E.
The plant has a capacity of 2,000 MW, making it a large-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Shenhua Guohua Power, a major Chinese energy company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for thermal power, including limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The government also enforces carbon reduction targets.
Coal power plants emit CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to climate change and local air pollution. Modern plants use technologies like flue-gas desulfurization to reduce emissions.