Overview
Heze Huarun power station is a 1,200 MW coal-fired power plant in Shandong, China, operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's electricity supply.
Heze Huarun power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Shandong Province, China. With a capacity of 1,200 MW, it falls into the large-scale category for coal power plants in the country. The plant is owned and operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd, a major state-owned enterprise in China's power sector. As a coal-fired plant, Heze Huarun power station operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility likely uses subcritical or supercritical technology, common for plants of this era and scale. China has been implementing stricter environmental regulations, including the Ultra-Low Emission standards, which require coal plants to achieve emission levels comparable to gas-fired units. The plant plays a significant role in meeting the electricity demand of Shandong Province, an industrial hub in eastern China. Its operation contributes to the local grid stability and supports economic activities in the region. The environmental impact of coal combustion includes CO2 emissions and local air pollutants, though modern pollution control equipment can mitigate some effects.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and local air pollutants such as SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in Shandong, a densely populated and industrialized province, means emissions can affect air quality for nearby communities. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. China's Ultra-Low Emission standards require advanced pollution control, which may be installed at this plant.
Frequently asked questions
Heze Huarun power station is located in Shandong Province, China, near the city of Heze. Its coordinates are approximately 35.25° N, 115.69° E.
Heze Huarun power station has a capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale coal-fired power plant.
Heze Huarun power station is owned by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Resources Group, a state-owned enterprise.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Ultra-Low Emission standards that require emissions comparable to gas-fired plants. The Industrial Emissions Directive also applies to new plants.
Chinese coal power plants commonly use subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical technology. Larger and newer plants tend to use supercritical or ultra-supercritical for higher efficiency and lower emissions.