Overview
Shanxi Coal Yangquan Coal Mine Methane is a 30 MW gas power plant in Shanxi, China. It utilizes coal mine methane for power generation, contributing to local energy supply.
Shanxi Coal Yangquan Coal Mine Methane is a gas-fired power plant located in Shanxi Province, China, with a capacity of 30 MW. The plant is operational and uses coal mine methane as its primary fuel, a resource that is often captured from coal mining operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal mine methane plant, it aligns with China's policies promoting the utilization of mine gas for energy, reducing waste and improving safety. The 30 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for gas power plants in China. By converting coal mine methane into electricity, the plant helps mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while supporting local grid stability. Its location in Shanxi, a major coal-producing region, allows it to leverage local resources and contribute to the region's energy mix. The plant's operation supports both environmental goals and energy security.
Environmental context
The plant's use of coal mine methane reduces methane emissions from coal mining, which is beneficial for climate change mitigation. However, combustion still produces CO2 and other pollutants. Located in Shanxi, a region with heavy coal industry, the plant's emissions are subject to China's national air quality standards. Proximity to populated areas may require careful management of local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shanxi Province, China, near the city of Yangquan.
It uses coal mine methane, a gas captured from coal mining operations, as its primary fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets.
Capturing and using coal mine methane for power generation reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and provides a source of energy that might otherwise be wasted.