Overview
Shenhua Wanzhou power station is a 2,000 MW coal-fired plant in Wanzhou, Chongqing, China, operated by Shenhua Guohua Electric Power Corporation. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Shenhua Wanzhou power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Wanzhou, Chongqing, China. With a capacity of 2,000 MW, it is a large-scale facility in the Chinese power generation sector, contributing to the country's extensive coal-fired fleet. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it uses pulverized coal combustion technology typical of large Chinese power stations. The plant's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. This facility plays a significant role in meeting the electricity demand of Chongqing municipality and the surrounding region. Its operation is subject to China's evolving environmental policies aimed at reducing emissions from coal power, including requirements for desulfurization and denitrification equipment.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for coal-fired generation. Its location in Wanzhou, a city in the mountainous Three Gorges region, may affect local air quality. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Proximity to populated areas and the Yangtze River adds environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Shenhua Wanzhou power station is located in Wanzhou, Chongqing, China, near the Yangtze River.
The plant has a capacity of 2,000 MW, making it a large-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Shenhua Guohua Electric Power Corporation, a subsidiary of China Energy.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, and are subject to policies promoting desulfurization and denitrification.
Chinese coal plants commonly use pulverized coal combustion with subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical steam cycles to improve efficiency.