Overview
Jisco-1 power station is an 850 MW coal-fired power plant in China. It is operational and owned by Jisco 1 Power Station.
Jisco-1 power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with an operational capacity of 850 megawatts. The plant is owned by Jisco 1 Power Station and is currently operational, contributing to the country's extensive coal-based power generation infrastructure. As a coal power plant, Jisco-1 operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's capacity of 850 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale category for coal-fired power stations in China, where many facilities exceed 1,000 MW. The technology employed is likely subcritical or supercritical, typical for plants of this vintage and size. The facility plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand, particularly in the industrial sector. Coal power remains a significant component of China's energy mix, and plants like Jisco-1 are subject to ongoing regulatory efforts to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. The plant's location in China's northwest may also influence its operational context, including access to coal supplies and grid connectivity.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants. The 850 MW capacity indicates a substantial environmental footprint, with potential impacts on water resources for cooling and ash disposal. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, sets emission limits for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Jisco-1 power station is located in China, with coordinates 39.793800 N, 98.308900 E.
Jisco-1 power station has a capacity of 850 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power plant.
Jisco-1 power station is owned by Jisco 1 Power Station.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandates stricter limits and promotes cleaner technologies.
Chinese coal power plants commonly use subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical technology. Larger and newer plants often adopt supercritical or ultra-supercritical designs for higher efficiency and lower emissions.