Overview
Huai'an (Hebei) Coal is a 660 MW operational coal power plant in China, owned by Huai'an Power Station. It contributes to the region's baseload power generation.
Huai'an (Hebei) Coal is a coal-fired power plant located in Hebei province, China, with a capacity of 660 MW. The plant is owned by Huai'an Power Station and is currently operational, serving as a key component of the local energy infrastructure. The facility operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for baseload power in China. With a capacity of 660 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in the region. The plant's technology and emissions profile are subject to China's national air pollution standards, including the Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Thermal Power Plants (GB 13223-2011), which sets limits for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, Huai'an (Hebei) Coal plays a significant role in meeting the electricity demand of Hebei province and surrounding areas. Its operation contributes to the regional grid stability, while also being part of China's broader efforts to balance energy security with environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions from the power sector.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Hebei province has experienced high levels of industrial emissions, and the plant's proximity to populated areas may increase its environmental impact. Typical coal plants in China are subject to stringent emission limits under national standards.
Frequently asked questions
Huai'an (Hebei) Coal is located in Hebei province, China, near coordinates 40.6458 N, 114.4050 E.
The plant has a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Huai'an Power Station.
Coal power plants in China must comply with the Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Thermal Power Plants (GB 13223-2011), which sets limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter emissions.
The plant is currently operational.