Overview
Zhenhai Oil power station is a 300 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group Zhenhai Natural Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd. The facility is currently operational.
Zhenhai Oil power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with a capacity of 300 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group Zhenhai Natural Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd. and is currently in operational status. This scale places it in the medium range for coal power plants in China, where many facilities exceed 1,000 MW. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired unit, it likely employs technologies such as electrostatic precipitators and flue gas desulfurization to meet these standards. The 300 MW capacity suggests it may use subcritical or supercritical boiler technology, typical for plants of this size in the region. Zhenhai Oil power station contributes to the local power grid in Zhejiang Province, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand. Its location near the coast may facilitate fuel transport via shipping. The plant's environmental performance is subject to ongoing regulatory oversight, with potential for future upgrades to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and air pollutants such as SOx and NOx. Its location in a populated coastal area of Zhejiang Province may impact local air quality. The 300 MW capacity indicates moderate environmental footprint compared to larger plants. Regulatory compliance with Chinese emission standards is critical for minimizing ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
Zhenhai Oil power station is located in China, with coordinates 29.976800 N, 121.688000 E, near the coast in Zhejiang Province.
The plant has a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned and operated by Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group Zhenhai Natural Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd.
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.
A 300 MW coal plant typically uses subcritical or supercritical boiler technology, with pollution control equipment like electrostatic precipitators and flue gas desulfurization to meet emission limits.