Overview
Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park Cogen power station is a 710 MW coal-fired facility in Nanjing, China, owned by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd. It provides cogeneration services to the local industrial park.
The Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park Cogen power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. With a capacity of 710 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within China's extensive coal power fleet. The plant is owned by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd and operates as a cogeneration unit, supplying both electricity and heat to the adjacent chemical industrial park. As a coal-fired plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which have become increasingly stringent in recent years. China's power sector is subject to the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 13th Five-Year Plan for Power Development, which mandate emissions reductions and efficiency improvements for coal plants. The plant's cogeneration role enhances its overall efficiency by utilizing waste heat for industrial processes, reducing the carbon footprint compared to separate heat and power generation. Its location within an industrial park underscores its importance for local energy security and industrial competitiveness. The facility contributes to the regional grid and supports the economic activity of the Nanjing chemical industry cluster.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power generation is a significant source of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. The Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park Cogen power station's 710 MW capacity implies a substantial carbon footprint, though cogeneration improves overall efficiency. Its proximity to a populated industrial area necessitates compliance with local air quality standards. Older subcritical units typically have higher emissions per MWh. China's regulatory framework, including emissions trading and capacity reduction policies, influences the plant's operational practices.
Frequently asked questions
The power station is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, within the Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park.
The facility has a capacity of 710 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd, a major Chinese power generation company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The 13th Five-Year Plan also promotes efficiency improvements and capacity reductions for older units.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat. For this plant, it supplies steam or hot water to the chemical industrial park, improving overall energy efficiency and reducing emissions compared to separate generation.