Overview
Tianjin Northeast power station is a 660 MW coal-fired power plant in Tianjin, China. It is operational and owned by Tianjin Northeast Power Station.
Tianjin Northeast power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Tianjin, China, with a capacity of 660 MW. The plant is operational and owned by Tianjin Northeast Power Station. As a coal power plant, it contributes to the region's electricity supply, supporting industrial and residential demand. The facility operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 660 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in China. The technology is likely subcritical or supercritical, typical for plants of this vintage and size. The plant's location in Tianjin, a major industrial hub, means it plays a key role in local grid stability. However, coal combustion results in CO2 emissions and other pollutants, which are subject to ongoing regulatory tightening under China's carbon neutrality goals. The plant's environmental performance depends on its emission control systems and compliance with evolving standards.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns in the densely populated Tianjin region. Proximity to urban areas increases potential health impacts. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) affect its thermal efficiency and emission intensity. Regulatory frameworks such as China's Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and carbon neutrality targets drive ongoing emission reductions.
Frequently asked questions
Tianjin Northeast power station is located in Tianjin, China, at coordinates 39.2168° N, 117.3544° E.
The plant has a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Tianjin Northeast Power Station.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and carbon neutrality targets.
The plant is currently operational.