Overview
Ili Xintian Chemical power station is a 200 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Ili Xintian Coal-chemical Co. It is located in the Xinjiang region and is currently operational.
Ili Xintian Chemical power station is a coal-fired power plant located in the Xinjiang region of China, with a capacity of 200 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Ili Xintian Coal-chemical Co. and is currently operational. As a coal power plant, it contributes to the regional power grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity needs. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Coal-fired generation in China is subject to increasingly stringent regulations, including the implementation of ultra-low emission standards for existing plants. The 200 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for coal plants in China, where larger units often exceed 1000 MW. Environmental considerations for this facility include its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The plant's location in Xinjiang, a region with lower population density compared to eastern China, may reduce direct exposure to populated areas. However, coal combustion contributes to regional air quality concerns and greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's role in the local energy mix is significant for industrial operations in the area.
Environmental context
The Ili Xintian Chemical power station uses coal as its primary fuel, which results in emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's location in Xinjiang, a region with relatively low population density, may reduce direct health impacts on populated areas. However, coal-fired power generation contributes to regional air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Typical coal plants of this scale in China may employ emission control technologies such as flue gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to meet national standards.
Frequently asked questions
Ili Xintian Chemical power station is located in the Xinjiang region of China, at coordinates 44.0620° N, 81.1886° E.
It is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned and operated by Ili Xintian Coal-chemical Co.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, including ultra-low emission requirements for existing plants. These standards are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
Coal power plants in China range from small units under 100 MW to large units exceeding 1000 MW. The 200 MW capacity of Ili Xintian Chemical power station is considered small-to-medium scale.