Overview
Yangzhou City Waste Incineration is an 18 MW gas power plant in China. It converts waste into energy, supporting local grid stability and waste management.
Yangzhou City Waste Incineration is a gas-fired power plant located at coordinates 34.4622° N, 119.305° E in China. With a capacity of 18 MW, it operates as a waste-to-energy facility, contributing to the region's power generation and waste disposal needs. The plant is currently operational and plays a role in the local energy mix. The facility utilizes gas combustion technology, typical for waste incineration plants that convert municipal solid waste into electricity. In China, such plants are subject to national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as regulations for dioxin control. The 18 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation, but it serves a dual purpose of energy production and waste reduction. Environmentally, the plant helps reduce landfill use and methane emissions by incinerating waste, though it produces CO2 and other emissions. Its location in Yangzhou, a city in Jiangsu province, means it supports urban waste management and contributes to the local power grid. The facility's operation aligns with China's policies promoting waste-to-energy as part of sustainable urban development.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired waste incineration process reduces landfill volume and methane emissions but generates CO2 and air pollutants like NOx and SOx. Its 18 MW capacity indicates a relatively small footprint, but proximity to populated areas requires stringent emission controls. In China, waste-to-energy plants must comply with national standards for air quality and ash disposal, balancing energy recovery with environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, China, at coordinates 34.4622° N, 119.305° E.
It is a gas-fired waste-to-energy power plant that incinerates municipal solid waste to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
These plants must comply with China's national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and dioxins, as well as regulations for ash disposal and water discharge.
The plant provides electricity to the local grid and helps manage municipal waste, reducing landfill use and associated environmental impacts.