Overview
Liaoyang Chemical power station is a 200 MW coal-fired power plant in Liaoyang, China, operated by Liaoyang Chemical Fiber Co Ltd. It supplies electricity to the local industrial area.
Liaoyang Chemical power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 200 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within China's vast coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by Liaoyang Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, serving the energy needs of the local chemical industry. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in China due to abundant domestic reserves. Typical coal plants in China range from subcritical to supercritical designs. The facility is subject to China's national emission standards for air pollutants, including SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, which have become increasingly stringent in recent years. As an industrial power station, Liaoyang Chemical power station plays a key role in supporting the local chemical fiber production. Its location in an industrial zone means it contributes to the regional energy grid while also being a source of emissions. The plant's age and environmental performance are important factors in its operational context.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Liaoyang is an industrial city, and the plant's emissions add to the regional pollution burden. Proximity to populated areas may increase health risks. The facility's age and technology level (likely subcritical) affect its efficiency and emission intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Liaoyang Chemical power station is located in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, China, at coordinates 41.2037 N, 123.2373 E.
The plant has a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Liaoyang Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, a company in the chemical fiber industry.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate goals.
The primary fuel is coal, which is the dominant energy source for power generation in China.