Overview
Yulin Energy Chemical Industry captive power station is a 100 MW coal power plant in Yulin, Shaanxi, China, owned by China Coal Yulin Energy Chemical Industry Limited Company. It supports local industrial energy needs.
The Yulin Energy Chemical Industry captive power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it is a small-scale facility within China's vast coal power sector, which dominates the country's electricity generation. The plant is owned by China Coal Yulin Energy Chemical Industry Limited Company and is currently operational. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely uses subcritical technology, common for smaller units built before the recent shift toward supercritical and ultra-supercritical designs. China has been implementing stricter regulations to reduce emissions from coal plants, including the Ultra-Low Emission standards, which require significant retrofits. The plant serves as a captive power source for the Yulin Energy Chemical Industry complex, providing electricity and possibly steam for industrial processes. Its location in Yulin, a resource-rich area in Shaanxi, aligns with China's strategy of co-locating power generation with industrial users to enhance efficiency. The facility contributes to the local economy but also faces environmental scrutiny due to coal combustion emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Yulin is in a semi-arid region with coal mining activities, and the plant's emissions may affect air quality in nearby populated areas. China's Ultra-Low Emission standards require coal plants to achieve emission levels comparable to gas turbines, necessitating advanced pollution control equipment. Its small capacity suggests it may have lower efficiency and higher emission intensity per MWh compared to larger, modern units.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, China, at coordinates 37.6529 N, 108.9343 E.
The plant has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by China Coal Yulin Energy Chemical Industry Limited Company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Ultra-Low Emission standards that require emissions comparable to gas turbines.
Captive power plants provide electricity and steam directly to industrial facilities, reducing reliance on the grid and improving energy efficiency for large industrial complexes.