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Chengfeng Cogen power station150 MW Coal

Coal

The Chengfeng Cogen power station, with a capacity of 150 MW, ranks as the 1321st largest power generation facility in China. This coal-fired power plant, operated by Xianghuan Chengfeng Power Co and commissioned in 2006, reflects a significant part of China’s energy landscape, where coal remains the predominant fuel source. Within the context of the country's 4430 plants and a total capacity of 1,603,494 MW, Chengfeng Cogen stands as the 902nd largest coal facility, indicating its relatively modest contribution to the national energy supply. The plant's capacity accounts for roughly 0.009% of China’s total energy generation capacity, which illustrates its limited scale in comparison to the vast energy network across the nation. Located in close proximity to several larger coal plants, including the Zhangshan power station at 1800 MW and the Wuxiang power station at 1200 MW, the Chengfeng Cogen power station finds itself in a competitive energy cluster. This regional grouping of coal facilities highlights a strong reliance on fossil fuels for local energy needs and illustrates the importance of these plants in ensuring a stable energy supply. The other nearby facilities, such as the Wangqu power station (1200 MW), Zhangze Changzhi power station (840 MW), and Changzhi power station (660 MW), further solidify this area as a coal-centric energy hub. Despite the growing global focus on renewable energy sources, the Chengfeng Cogen power station serves an essential role in supporting the local economy and responding to energy demands in its region. As China navigates its transition towards cleaner energy, the future of the Chengfeng Cogen power station may be pivotal in balancing industrial energy needs with environmental considerations.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Xianghuan Chengfeng Power Co
Location
36.4996°, 112.9666°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,322. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #8,356 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,216 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Xianghuan Chengfeng Power Co operates 1 plants totalling 150 MW

Regional density

26 plants within 100 km, 10,311 MW combined

Nearest plant: Enipedia (7.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 36.499600, 112.966600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
592.6 Kt
723 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.85 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
128.8K
cars per year
79.0K
homes per year
26.9M
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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