Overview
Xinjiang Joinworld power station is a 300 MW coal-fired power plant in Xinjiang, China. It is operated by Xinjiang Joinworld Co. Ltd. and is currently operational.
Xinjiang Joinworld power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in the Xinjiang region of China. With a capacity of 300 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal plants in the country. The plant is owned and operated by Xinjiang Joinworld Co. Ltd. and is currently operational. As a coal power plant in China, it operates under the national emission standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely uses subcritical technology, common for its size and age, though specific details are not confirmed. China's coal fleet is subject to strict regulations to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The facility contributes to the regional power grid in Xinjiang, supporting local industrial and residential electricity demand. Its location in an arid region with sparse population may reduce direct exposure to emissions, but coal combustion still has significant environmental implications, including CO2 emissions and water usage for cooling.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in substantial CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns and global climate change. Its location in Xinjiang, a region with low population density, may mitigate direct human exposure, but the plant still requires significant water resources for cooling in an arid area. The 300 MW capacity indicates a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger supercritical plants.
Frequently asked questions
Xinjiang Joinworld power station is located in the Xinjiang region of China, near coordinates 44.1268 N, 88.0628 E.
The plant has a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Xinjiang Joinworld Co. Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Plants are also subject to carbon reduction targets under China's climate goals.
Coal plants in China with capacities around 300 MW often use subcritical technology, though some may have been upgraded to supercritical. The specific technology for this plant is not confirmed.