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Coloane A Power Station271.4 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Coloane A Power Station is a significant gas-fired power generation facility located in China, with a capacity of 271.4 MW. Operated by CEM, this power plant plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of the nearby region, particularly in the context of China’s rapid industrialization and urbanization. Situated at coordinates 22.1369° N, 113.5797° E, Coloane A is strategically important to the local grid, ensuring that there is a reliable supply of electricity to support both residential and commercial needs. As natural gas continues to gain prominence in China's energy landscape, this power plant exemplifies the shift towards cleaner energy sources. The technology employed at Coloane A allows for efficient combustion of natural gas, which results in lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants. This aligns with China's energy policies aimed at reducing air pollution and transitioning to more sustainable energy practices. Overall, Coloane A Power Station represents a critical component of China’s energy generation framework, enhancing energy security while contributing to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.

Capacity
271.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
CEM
Location
22.1369°, 113.5797°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,128. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,407 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,371 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

CEM operates 1 plants totalling 271 MW

Regional density

46 plants within 100 km, 50,724 MW combined

Nearest plant: Macau Power Station (7.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 22.136944, 113.579722
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
524.2 Kt
1070 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
11.01 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
114.0K
cars per year
69.9K
homes per year
23.8M
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
CoalHydroNuclearGas
Top Fuels

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