Overview
PetroChina Jinxi Refinery power station is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Huludao, Liaoning, China. It is owned by Jinxi Refinery Plant and supplies electricity to the refinery and local grid.
PetroChina Jinxi Refinery power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Huludao, Liaoning Province, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is a small-scale facility within China's vast coal power fleet. The plant is owned by Jinxi Refinery Plant and is integrated with the refinery operations, providing both electricity and steam for industrial processes. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it uses subcritical technology typical of older plants in the region. The plant's capacity of 100 MW places it in the small-to-medium category for Chinese coal plants, which often exceed 1,000 MW for newer units. The facility plays a key role in supporting the refinery's energy needs and contributes to the local grid. Its location near the Bohai Sea and in an industrial area means it operates within a region with significant air quality management challenges. The plant's age and technology suggest moderate environmental impact, though specific emission controls are not detailed.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate emissions typical of coal power generation. Its location in an industrial area near Huludao and the Bohai Sea means it contributes to regional air quality concerns. The 100 MW capacity and likely subcritical technology indicate a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger, more efficient supercritical plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huludao, Liaoning Province, China, near the Bohai Sea coast.
The plant has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Jinxi Refinery Plant, a subsidiary of PetroChina.
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 goals.
As a coal plant of its era, it likely uses subcritical boiler technology, which is less efficient than supercritical or ultra-supercritical designs.