Overview
Xishan Gujiao power station is a 2,460 MW coal-fired power plant in Shanxi, China, operated by Xishan Coal and Electricity Power Co Ltd. It is a major coal power facility in the region.
Xishan Gujiao power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Shanxi Province, China, with a capacity of 2,460 MW. It is owned and operated by Xishan Coal and Electricity Power Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Xishan Coal Electricity Group. The plant is operational and contributes significantly to the regional power grid. As a coal power plant, Xishan Gujiao operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility likely uses conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of this scale in China. The plant's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. The plant's location in Shanxi, a coal-rich province, aligns with China's historical reliance on coal for electricity. Its output supports industrial and residential demand in the region. The environmental impact includes CO2 emissions and local air pollutants, which are subject to regulatory oversight under China's evolving environmental policies.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Shanxi Province has a high density of coal power plants, leading to cumulative environmental pressures. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile.
Frequently asked questions
Xishan Gujiao power station is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the city of Gujiao.
The plant has a capacity of 2,460 MW, making it a large-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Xishan Coal and Electricity Power Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Xishan Coal Electricity Group.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments.
Many Chinese coal plants use pulverized coal combustion with subcritical or supercritical steam cycles, though newer plants may employ ultra-supercritical technology for higher efficiency.