Overview
Jingxi Xinfa Aluminum power station is a 825 MW coal-fired plant in Guangxi, China, operated by Guangxi Xinfa Aluminium & Electricity Co Ltd. It supplies power for aluminum production.
Jingxi Xinfa Aluminum power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Jingxi County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. With a capacity of 825 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within China's extensive coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by Guangxi Xinfa Aluminium & Electricity Co Ltd, an integrated aluminum and power company. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely uses subcritical or supercritical technology, common for coal units of this era. China has been tightening emission limits and promoting ultra-low emission retrofits for existing coal plants. The plant's primary purpose is to provide electricity for aluminum smelting, a highly energy-intensive industry. Its location in Guangxi, a region with growing industrial demand, underscores its role in supporting local economic development. The plant's environmental impact includes CO2 emissions and local air pollutants, though specific control technologies are not detailed.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and local air pollutants such as SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in a populated region of Guangxi may affect local air quality. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. China's regulatory framework includes strict emission standards and requirements for desulfurization and denitrification equipment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jingxi County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant has a capacity of 825 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned by Guangxi Xinfa Aluminium & Electricity Co Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, and are subject to ultra-low emission retrofit requirements.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel.