Risk: Medium Coal Power Plant Operational

Ordos Power Qipanjing Power Station - 1,960 MW Coal Power Plant in Inner Mongolia, China

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Overview

Ordos Power Qipanjing power station is a 1,960 MW coal-fired plant in Inner Mongolia, China, operated by Ordos Share Holding Group. It is a major power generation facility in the region.

Ordos Power Qipanjing power station is a coal-fired power plant located in the Ordos region of Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 1,960 MW, it ranks as a large-scale facility within China's extensive coal power fleet. The plant is owned and operated by Ordos Share Holding Group and is currently operational. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility likely employs conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of this era and scale. China's power sector is heavily regulated under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandates strict emission controls for coal plants. The plant plays a significant role in supplying electricity to the Ordos region and the broader Inner Mongolia grid. Its large capacity contributes to the region's industrial and residential power needs. The environmental impact is managed through compliance with national emission standards, though coal combustion inherently produces CO2 and other pollutants.

Environmental context

The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and air pollutants such as SOx and NOx. Its location in Inner Mongolia, a region with sparse population, reduces direct exposure to populated areas. However, the plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile. The facility must comply with China's stringent emission standards for coal power plants.

Frequently asked questions

Ordos Power Qipanjing power station is located in the Ordos region of Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 39.3857 N, 106.9657 E.

The plant has a capacity of 1,960 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale coal-fired power station.

The plant is owned by Ordos Share Holding Group, a Chinese company based in Inner Mongolia.

Coal power plants in China must comply with the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Plants are also subject to carbon intensity targets under China's national climate goals.

The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for large-scale power generation in China.
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