Overview
Jiangyin Xingcheng Steel Works power station is a 100 MW coal-fired plant in Jiangyin, China, owned by Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co.Ltd. It provides power for industrial operations.
Jiangyin Xingcheng Steel Works power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for coal plants in China. The plant is owned by Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co.Ltd and is currently operational, serving the energy needs of the steel manufacturing complex. As a coal-fired plant in China, it operates under the national emission standards for air pollutants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely uses subcritical technology typical of smaller industrial units. China's power sector is heavily regulated under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, with ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce emissions through retrofits and stricter enforcement. The plant's proximity to the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and industrialized region, underscores the importance of emission controls to mitigate local air quality impacts. Its role in providing dedicated power to a steel works highlights the integration of industrial and energy infrastructure in China's manufacturing hubs.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source and 100 MW capacity contribute to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for small-scale coal units. Located in Jiangyin, a city in the Yangtze River Delta with high population density, the plant's emissions can affect local air quality. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, mandates emission limits and encourages cleaner technologies, though older subcritical units may have higher emission intensities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China, at coordinates 31.951100 N, 120.323700 E.
The plant has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co.Ltd, a company in the steel manufacturing sector.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as part of the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan.
With 100 MW, this plant is smaller than the average coal plant in China, which often exceeds 300 MW. It is typical for industrial captive power plants serving specific facilities.