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Baoding Northwest Suberb power station350 MW Coal

Coal

Baoding Northwest Suberb power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with precise coordinates at 38.9618° N latitude and 115.3672° E longitude. This power plant, commissioned in 2017, has a capacity of 350 MW, making it an important contributor to the local and national energy mix. Operated by Shenzhen Energy, the facility plays a pivotal role in ensuring a consistent energy supply to the densely populated areas of Baoding and its surroundings. The use of coal as a fuel type is indicative of China's energy strategy, which has historically relied on coal to power its rapid industrialization and urbanization. The plant's technology reflects conventional coal-fired generation processes, designed to optimize energy output while managing operational costs. As part of China's broader energy landscape, Baoding Northwest Suberb power station is crucial for meeting electricity demands, particularly during peak consumption periods. Its strategic location enhances its significance, making it a key resource for the local grid, which is under continuous pressure from growing energy requirements. With China increasingly pursuing policies aimed at transitioning to renewable energy sources, the operational context of coal-fired plants like Baoding Northwest Suberb remains complex. While the country aims for a cleaner energy future, the immediate need for reliable power generation means that facilities like this one will continue to play a significant role in the short to medium term. The Baoding Northwest Suberb power station thus exemplifies the ongoing balance between energy generation needs and the evolving energy policy landscape in China.

Capacity
350 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Shenzhen Energy
Location
38.9618°, 115.3672°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,040. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #5,633 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,777 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Shenzhen Energy operates 3 plants totalling 2,750 MW

Regional density

19 plants within 100 km, 5,199 MW combined

Nearest plant: Datang Baoding cogen power station (11.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 38.961800, 115.367200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.38 Mt
1686 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
12.44 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
300.6K
cars per year
184.4K
homes per year
62.9M
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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