Overview
Long Chen Paper Jingzhou captive power station is a 105 MW coal-fired plant in Jingzhou, China, owned by Long Chen Paper (China) Co. It supports the company's paper manufacturing operations.
Long Chen Paper Jingzhou captive power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China. With a capacity of 105 MW, it is a medium-scale facility designed to provide electricity and steam for the adjacent paper mill owned by Long Chen Paper (China) Co. The plant is currently operational and serves as a captive power source, integral to the company's industrial processes. As a coal-fired power plant in China, it operates under the national emission standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. China's power sector is transitioning toward cleaner energy, but captive coal plants remain prevalent in heavy industries. The plant's location in Jingzhou, a city on the Yangtze River, places it in a region with significant industrial activity. Its role as a captive power station means it directly supports the paper production process, reducing reliance on the grid. The environmental impact includes CO2 emissions typical for coal generation, but the plant's capacity is modest compared to large utility-scale stations.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Jingzhou's industrial zone and proximity to the Yangtze River may affect water resources. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants. Its location in a populated area necessitates compliance with China's increasingly stringent emission limits.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China, near the Yangtze River.
The plant has a capacity of 105 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Long Chen Paper (China) Co, a paper manufacturing company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The government also promotes ultra-low emission retrofits and carbon reduction targets.
A captive power station is a facility that generates electricity primarily for the owner's own use, often for industrial processes, rather than selling power to the grid.