Overview
Liaoyang Guocheng power station is a 50 MW coal-fired power plant in Liaoyang, China, operated by Beifang Yatai Energy Co. It contributes to the regional power grid with a relatively small capacity.
Liaoyang Guocheng power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 50 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the Chinese power sector, which is heavily reliant on coal. The plant is owned and operated by Beifang Yatai Energy Co and is currently operational. Coal power plants in China are subject to national emission standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. These regulations set limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. The facility serves the local grid in Liaoyang, a city in Liaoning province. Its relatively small capacity means it plays a limited role in the regional power supply. The plant's environmental impact is typical for coal-fired generation, with CO2 and other emissions contributing to local air quality concerns.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its location in Liaoyang, a city with industrial activity, may contribute to local air pollution. The 50 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, but coal combustion still has a notable environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Liaoyang Guocheng power station is located in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, China.
The plant has a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Beifang Yatai Energy Co.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.
Small coal power plants in China often use subcritical technology, which is less efficient and has higher emissions compared to supercritical or ultra-supercritical units.