Overview
Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill is a 2 MW gas power plant in Jiaozuo, China. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill is a gas power plant located in Jiaozuo, China, with a capacity of 2 MW. It operates as a landfill gas-to-energy facility, utilizing methane from waste decomposition to generate electricity. This small-scale plant contributes to the local energy mix while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The plant operates under China's national environmental regulations, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets emission standards for power generation facilities. As a landfill gas plant, it benefits from China's policies promoting renewable energy and waste-to-energy projects, which often receive subsidies and grid access priority. By capturing methane from the landfill, the plant prevents a potent greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in Jiaozuo, a city in Henan province, supports local waste management and energy diversification. The facility plays a role in China's broader efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and improve urban environmental sustainability.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Its small capacity (2 MW) limits local air pollutant emissions compared to larger fossil fuel plants. The facility is situated in Jiaozuo, an industrial city, where it contributes to waste management and renewable energy targets. Proximity to populated areas is typical for landfill gas projects, which are often integrated into municipal waste systems.
Frequently asked questions
Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill is located in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, China, at coordinates 35.1639 N, 113.4358 E.
It is a gas power plant that uses landfill gas (methane) from waste decomposition to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Landfill gas plants in China must comply with the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law and renewable energy policies, including emission standards and grid integration requirements.
By capturing methane from the landfill, the plant reduces greenhouse gas emissions and generates renewable electricity, supporting China's climate goals and waste management.