Overview
Zhanhua Waste Coal power station is a 240 MW coal-fired plant in China, operated by Shandong Weiqiao Group. It contributes to the region's power generation capacity.
Zhanhua Waste Coal power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Zhanhua, China, with an operational capacity of 240 megawatts. Owned by Shandong Weiqiao Group, the facility plays a role in the local energy grid, utilizing coal as its primary fuel source. The plant is currently operational, supporting industrial and residential electricity needs in the region. As a coal power plant in China, Zhanhua Waste Coal power station operates under the country's national emission standards, which regulate pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The plant's capacity of 240 MW places it in the medium-scale category for coal-fired generation in China. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a region with significant industrial activity, particularly from the Shandong Weiqiao Group, a major textile and aluminum producer. The plant's proximity to populated areas and its coal fuel source contribute to its environmental footprint, including CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts. The facility's role in the grid is to provide baseload power, supporting the energy-intensive industries in the area.
Environmental context
The Zhanhua Waste Coal power station is situated in an industrial region of China, where coal-fired generation is a primary energy source. The plant's emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx contribute to local and regional air quality concerns, particularly given the proximity to populated areas. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and environmental performance. Regulatory oversight under China's national emission standards aims to mitigate these impacts through emission limits and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Zhanhua Waste Coal power station is located in Zhanhua, China, at coordinates 38.011400 N, 117.978300 E.
The plant has a capacity of 240 megawatts, making it a medium-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Shandong Weiqiao Group, a major Chinese industrial conglomerate.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
The primary fuel is coal, which is typical for many power plants in China.