Overview
Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical power station is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Ningxia, China, operated by Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical Group Resin Works Co. It is currently operational.
Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical power station is a coal-fired power plant located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is a relatively small-scale facility within China's vast coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical Group Resin Works Co, indicating integration with chemical production. The plant operates on coal, a fuel source that dominates China's power generation mix. As a coal power plant, it is subject to China's national emission standards for air pollutants, including SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility's technology likely includes subcritical or supercritical boiler systems, typical for plants of this size and vintage in the region. This power station serves the local industrial area, likely providing electricity and possibly steam for nearby chemical processes. Its location in Ningxia, a region with abundant coal reserves, aligns with China's historical reliance on coal for energy. The plant's operational status contributes to the regional power grid and supports local economic activities.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power plants like Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical power station are significant sources of CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate emissions. The plant's 100 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale category, but its coal fuel type results in a higher carbon footprint per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Proximity to populated areas and the local industrial zone may increase exposure to air pollutants. China's regulatory framework, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, imposes emission limits and promotes cleaner technologies, but older plants may face challenges in compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The power station is located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, at coordinates 37.882800 N, 106.022000 E.
The plant has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Ningxia Jinyuyuan Chemical Group Resin Works Co, which also operates the facility.
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 Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 14th Five-Year Plan.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for power generation in the Ningxia region.