Overview
Panxian-1 power station is a 1,320 MW coal-fired power plant in Guizhou, China, operated by Guizhou Power Generation Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's energy supply.
Panxian-1 power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Guizhou Province, China, with a capacity of 1,320 MW. It is operated by Guizhou Power Generation Co Ltd and is currently operational. The plant is part of China's extensive coal power fleet, which plays a significant role in the country's energy mix. The facility operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal plant, it utilizes conventional combustion technology, typical for plants of this scale in the region. The 1,320 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large category for coal power stations in China. The plant serves the local grid in Guizhou, a province with significant coal reserves. Its operation supports industrial and residential electricity demand in the region. Environmental considerations include CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts, which are managed through regulatory compliance and potential retrofits for emission control.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and local pollutants such as SO2 and NOx. Its location in Guizhou, a region with mountainous terrain and variable air dispersion, may affect local air quality. Proximity to populated areas could increase exposure to emissions. The plant's age and technology (subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Panxian-1 power station is located in Guizhou Province, China, at coordinates 26.0106 N, 104.5161 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1,320 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal power station.
The plant is operated by Guizhou Power Generation Co Ltd.
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 country's climate commitments.
Chinese coal plants often use subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical technology. Many plants of its era use subcritical or supercritical boilers.