Overview
Xingning Coal is a 270 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation mix.
Xingning Coal is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned and operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd, a major player in the Chinese energy sector. As a coal power plant, it forms part of China's extensive thermal power generation infrastructure, which supplies electricity to industrial and residential consumers. The plant operates under China's national emission standards, which are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Coal-fired power plants in China are subject to regulations on sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter emissions, often requiring flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction systems. The 270 MW capacity places Xingning Coal in the medium-scale range for coal plants in China, where typical units range from 100 MW to over 1000 MW. Xingning Coal plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand, contributing to grid stability and economic activity. As a coal-fired facility, its environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts, which are managed through regulatory compliance and pollution control technologies. The plant's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to China's power sector.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Proximity to populated areas may raise local air quality concerns, as coal combustion releases SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. China's regulatory framework, including emission standards and the national carbon trading scheme, aims to mitigate these impacts. The 270 MW capacity indicates a moderate scale, with typical coal plants in China operating under strict emission limits.
Frequently asked questions
Xingning Coal is located in China, with coordinates 24.2831° N, 115.7064° E. It operates within the Chinese power grid.
Xingning Coal has a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a medium-scale coal-fired power plant.
Xingning Coal is owned by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd, a major Chinese energy company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. They also participate in the national carbon trading scheme.
Chinese coal plants often use subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical technology. Modern plants employ advanced pollution controls.