Overview
Ulanhot Xingan-2 power station is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by North United Power Co Ltd. It supports regional electricity demand in Inner Mongolia.
Ulanhot Xingan-2 power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in the Ulanhot area of Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is a relatively small-scale plant within China's vast coal power fleet. The plant is owned by North United Power Co Ltd and is currently operational, contributing to the local grid. Coal power plants in China are subject to national emission standards under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandates strict limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely employs conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for its size and age. China's coal fleet is gradually being retrofitted with advanced pollution control equipment to meet tightening environmental requirements. The plant plays a role in supplying electricity to the Ulanhot region, an area with significant industrial and residential demand. Its operation aligns with China's broader energy strategy, though coal-fired generation faces increasing pressure from renewable energy expansion and carbon reduction targets. The facility's relatively modest capacity limits its regional impact compared to larger stations.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired plant, Ulanhot Xingan-2 emits CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in Inner Mongolia, a region with coal-dependent industry, means the plant operates in an area already affected by emissions from mining and power generation. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) result in lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to modern supercritical or CCGT units.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ulanhot area of Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 46.0508 N, 122.0611 E.
The plant has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by North United Power Co Ltd, a Chinese power generation company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, including limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Many plants also participate in emissions trading schemes.
Small coal plants like Ulanhot Xingan-2 typically use subcritical pulverized coal combustion technology, which has lower efficiency and higher emissions compared to supercritical or ultra-supercritical units.