Overview
Hengtong Chemical Power Station is a 180 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Hengtong Chemical Co. Ltd. It provides electricity and steam for industrial processes.
Hengtong Chemical Power Station is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with a capacity of 180 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Hengtong Chemical Co. Ltd., serving the energy needs of the region. As a coal power plant, it plays a role in the local industrial energy supply. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Coal-fired plants in China are subject to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, including requirements for desulfurization and denitrification equipment. The 180 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for coal power in China. The facility's proximity to industrial areas suggests it may provide both electricity and process heat for chemical manufacturing. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional power grid. The plant's environmental performance depends on the specific pollution control technologies installed, which are typical for modern Chinese coal plants.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power generation in China is a major source of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions. The 180 MW capacity indicates moderate fuel consumption and emissions. Proximity to populated areas may raise local air quality concerns. Chinese regulations require advanced emission control systems, such as flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction, to mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Hengtong Chemical Power Station is located in China, with coordinates approximately 34.6268° N, 118.3242° E.
The plant has a capacity of 180 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale coal-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Hengtong Chemical Co. Ltd., a company involved in chemical manufacturing.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Regulations also require installation of desulfurization and denitrification systems.
The primary fuel is coal, which is typical for power plants in China that provide baseload electricity and industrial steam.