Overview
Yangquan-2 power station is a 1,280 MW coal-fired power plant in Shanxi, China, operated by Shanxi International Electricity Group Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation capacity.
Yangquan-2 power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Shanxi Province, China, with a capacity of 1,280 MW. It is owned and operated by Shanxi International Electricity Group Co Ltd, a major regional energy company. The plant is currently operational and plays a significant role in meeting the electricity demands of the area. As a coal-fired facility, Yangquan-2 power station operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical for large-scale coal power generation in China, with supercritical or subcritical boiler designs common for units of this size. The facility's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power plants. The plant's environmental impact is influenced by its coal fuel source and proximity to populated areas. Shanxi Province is a major coal-producing region, and the plant contributes to local air quality considerations. The facility's grid role is to provide baseload power, supporting industrial and residential electricity needs in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to regional air quality concerns. Shanxi Province's coal-intensive industrial profile amplifies cumulative environmental pressures. Proximity to populated areas may increase local exposure to pollutants. The facility's age and technology (subcritical or supercritical) affect its thermal efficiency and emission intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Yangquan-2 power station is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the city of Yangquan. Its coordinates are approximately 37.7745° N, 113.6262° E.
Yangquan-2 power station has a capacity of 1,280 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale coal-fired power plant.
Yangquan-2 power station is owned by Shanxi International Electricity Group Co Ltd, a major energy company in Shanxi Province.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. These standards are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
Coal power plants emit CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to climate change and local air pollution. Modern plants use technologies like flue-gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to reduce emissions.