Overview
Zhangze Changzhi power station is a 840 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Zhangze Power. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's coal-based electricity generation.
Zhangze Changzhi power station is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with a capacity of 840 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Zhangze Power and is currently operational. As a coal plant, it plays a role in China's extensive coal power generation fleet, which remains a significant part of the national energy mix. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. With a capacity of 840 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale category for coal plants in China. Environmentally, the plant's coal combustion results in CO2 emissions and other pollutants. Its location in China, a country with stringent but evolving environmental regulations, means it must comply with national standards. The facility contributes to the regional power grid, supporting local electricity demand and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The Zhangze Changzhi power station, as a coal-fired plant, has a significant environmental footprint due to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in China subjects it to national emission standards that have become increasingly stringent. The plant's capacity of 840 MW indicates a moderate scale of environmental impact, with potential effects on local air quality and contribution to regional pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Zhangze Changzhi power station is located in China, with coordinates approximately 36.3228° N, 113.0807° E.
The Zhangze Changzhi power station has a capacity of 840 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Zhangze Power.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for thermal power plants, which set limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. These standards have been progressively tightened to reduce air pollution.
The primary fuel used at Zhangze Changzhi power station is coal, which is the dominant fuel source for power generation in China.