Overview
Hongyang Nengyuan power station is a 600 MW coal-fired power plant in Liaoning, China, operated by Liaoning Hongyang Energy Res. It is an operational facility contributing to the regional power grid.
Hongyang Nengyuan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Liaoning Province, China, with an installed capacity of 600 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by Liaoning Hongyang Energy Res and is currently operational, playing a role in meeting the electricity demands of the region. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include regulations on sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The plant's capacity of 600 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal-fired generation in China, where typical units range from 300 MW to 1000 MW. The technology is likely subcritical or supercritical, common for plants of this vintage. The facility's environmental context involves its fuel type and emissions footprint. Coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. The plant's location in Liaoning, an industrial province, means it may contribute to regional air quality considerations. Its operational status indicates ongoing power generation for the grid, supporting local industry and communities.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and other pollutants such as SOx and NOx. Its location in Liaoning, a densely populated and industrialized region, means emissions may affect local air quality. The 600 MW capacity suggests a substantial environmental footprint, though modern pollution control technologies may be in place to mitigate impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Hongyang Nengyuan power station is located in Liaoning Province, China, at coordinates 41.357000 N, 123.221700 E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 600 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
The facility is owned by Liaoning Hongyang Energy Res, a Chinese energy company.
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.
As an operational coal plant, it provides baseload power to the Liaoning regional grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand.