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Anshan Steel Company No 2 power station345 MW Coal

Coal

The Anshan Steel Company No 2 power station, located in the industrial heartland of Anshan, China, is a crucial component of the region's energy infrastructure. Commissioned in 1973, this coal-fired power generation facility has a capacity of 345 MW and is operated by the Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (Ansteel). The plant primarily utilizes coal, a common energy source in China's energy generation mix, to produce electricity needed for both industrial and residential use. Anshan's coordinates, 41.1330° N latitude and 122.9649° E longitude, position it strategically within a region that has historically relied on heavy industry and manufacturing. This power station supports the local grid not only by supplying electricity but also by ensuring the operational efficiency of nearby steel production facilities. The significance of coal as a fuel type in China's energy policy is noteworthy, as the country grapples with environmental concerns while trying to meet its growing energy demands. The Anshan Steel Company No 2 power station exemplifies the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector, demonstrating the balancing act required to maintain industrial growth while addressing sustainability goals.

Capacity
345 MW
Commissioning Year
1973

53 years old

Owner
Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (Ansteel)
Location
41.1330°, 122.9649°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,043. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #5,700 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,796 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

53 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (Ansteel) operates 1 plants totalling 345 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 4,828 MW combined

Nearest plant: Guohua Tongliao Kezuo Zhongqi Phase 1 (9.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 41.133000, 122.964900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.36 Mt
1662 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
72.24 Mt
Over 53 years of operation
Past Retirement
2013
13 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
296.3K
cars per year
181.7K
homes per year
62.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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