Overview
Jinzhong Anping power station is a 300 MW coal-fired power plant in Shanxi, China, operated by Xiyang Energy Co Ltd. It contributes to the region's energy supply as an operational facility.
Jinzhong Anping power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Shanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 300 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal plants in the country. The plant is owned and operated by Xiyang Energy Co Ltd and is currently operational. Coal power plants in China are subject to national emission standards under the Law on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution, which sets limits for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Many older subcritical units have been retrofitted with flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to meet these standards. The facility plays a role in supporting the local grid and industrial activities in Shanxi, a province with significant coal reserves and a history of coal-based power generation. Its operation contributes to the regional energy mix, balancing supply for residential and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power generation is associated with significant CO2 emissions and air pollutants such as SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's location in Shanxi, a region with high coal dependency, means it operates within a context of cumulative emissions from multiple sources. The 300 MW capacity suggests a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger supercritical units.
Frequently asked questions
Jinzhong Anping power station is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the city of Jinzhong.
The plant has a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Xiyang Energy Co Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards under the Law on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution, which sets limits for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Many plants also implement flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction.
Chinese coal power plants range from older subcritical units to modern supercritical and ultra-supercritical designs. The 300 MW capacity suggests Jinzhong Anping may use subcritical technology, though specific details are not confirmed.