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Baoji Lingyuan Landfill1 MW Gas

Gas

Baoji Lingyuan Landfill is a 1 MW gas-fired power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #161 of 176 gas plants in China, this facility contributes 0.0015% to China's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Baoji Lingyuan Landfill 2,500 times smaller. Nearby plants include Guodian Baoji-2 power station (2,520 MW, Coal), Da Tang Bao Ji Di Er Fa Dian You Xian Ze Ren Gong Si (1,200 MW, Coal), and 大唐宝鸡第二发电有限责任公司 (1,200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Shaanxi Province, approximately 100 km northwest of Xi'an.

Capacity
1 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Baoji Lingyuan Landfill Co.
Location
34.4253°, 107.1047°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 34.425300, 107.104700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.9 Kt
4 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
420
cars per year
258
homes per year
87.8K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
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
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