Overview
Hongyanchi-1 power station is a 660 MW coal-fired plant in China, operated by China Guodian Group Corporation. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation mix.
Hongyanchi-1 power station is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with an operational status and a capacity of 660 MW. The facility is owned by China Guodian Group Corporation, a major state-owned enterprise in the energy sector. This plant plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand within China's extensive power grid. As a coal power plant, Hongyanchi-1 operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology likely involves subcritical or supercritical boiler systems, typical for coal units of this scale. China's power sector is subject to evolving environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions and improving efficiency. The facility's capacity of 660 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale category for coal plants. Its operation contributes to the local energy supply, supporting industrial and residential needs. The plant's environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance, including the use of pollution control technologies such as electrostatic precipitators and flue gas desulfurization.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under China's national air quality standards. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality. The facility's age and technology (subcritical or supercritical) affect its thermal efficiency and emission intensity. Capacity of 660 MW indicates a significant environmental footprint, mitigated by pollution control equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Hongyanchi-1 power station is located in China, with coordinates approximately 43.728° N, 87.629° E.
The facility has a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by China Guodian Group Corporation, a major state-owned energy 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 the country's climate commitments.
Coal power plants of this scale often use subcritical or supercritical boiler technology, with pollution control systems such as electrostatic precipitators and flue gas desulfurization to reduce emissions.