Overview
Jingneng Chifeng Waste Coal power station is a 270 MW coal-fired plant in Chifeng, China, operated by China Power Investment Corporation. It converts waste coal into electricity, supporting local grid stability.
Jingneng Chifeng Waste Coal power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 270 MW, it is a medium-scale facility in the Chinese power generation sector, which is heavily reliant on coal. The plant is owned by China Power Investment Corporation (CPI), one of the country's major state-owned energy companies. The plant utilizes waste coal as its primary fuel, a practice that helps manage coal mining residues while generating electricity. The technology employed is typical for coal plants of this era, likely using subcritical or supercritical boilers. China's power generation sector operates under strict national emission standards, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments. Located in Inner Mongolia, a region with abundant coal resources, the plant contributes to the local energy supply and supports industrial activities. Its use of waste coal provides an environmental benefit by reducing waste piles, though coal combustion still produces CO2 and other emissions. The facility plays a role in the regional grid, serving both residential and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste coal reduces the environmental burden of coal mining residues, but combustion still emits CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulates. Located in Inner Mongolia, a region with significant coal mining, the facility operates under China's national emission standards, which have become increasingly stringent. The 270 MW capacity places it in a moderate scale band for coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 42.289000 N, 119.053700 E.
The plant has a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by China Power Investment Corporation (CPI), a major state-owned energy company in China.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments. The government has been tightening these standards to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste coal power plants use coal mining residues or low-grade coal that would otherwise be discarded, reducing waste piles and utilizing a fuel source that might otherwise cause environmental issues. However, the combustion process still produces emissions similar to conventional coal plants.