Overview
Sdic Xiyang Baiyangling Coal Mine Methane is a 16 MW gas power plant in China, utilizing coal mine methane to generate electricity. It is currently operational.
Sdic Xiyang Baiyangling Coal Mine Methane is a gas-fired power plant located in China, with coordinates 37.2423° N, 110.5106° E. The facility has a capacity of 16 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for gas power generation. It operates on coal mine methane, a fuel source that captures methane emissions from coal mining activities. The plant operates under China's national emission standards and regulatory frameworks for power generation. China's power sector is governed by policies such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the 13th Five-Year Plan for Electric Power Development, which emphasize emission reductions and energy efficiency. Gas power plants like this one are generally considered cleaner than coal-fired units, with lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh. As a coal mine methane facility, Sdic Xiyang Baiyangling contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This aligns with China's goals for methane recovery and utilization. The plant's small capacity suggests it likely serves local industrial or residential needs, supporting energy access in its region.
Environmental context
The plant uses coal mine methane, a fuel that reduces methane emissions from coal mining, a potent greenhouse gas. Its 16 MW capacity indicates a relatively small environmental footprint compared to larger gas or coal plants. Located in China, the facility operates under national air quality standards and may contribute to local energy supply without significant SOx or NOx concerns typical of coal plants. Small gas plants often have lower local pollution impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in China at coordinates 37.2423° N, 110.5106° E.
The plant uses coal mine methane, a gas captured from coal mining operations, to generate electricity.
The facility has a capacity of 16 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale gas power plant.
Gas power plants in China must comply with national emission standards under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, including limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The 13th Five-Year Plan also promotes cleaner energy sources.
Coal mine methane plants capture methane that would otherwise be vented into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Methane has a global warming potential many times higher than CO2, so its combustion for power generation yields a net climate benefit.