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Hami 1-4 Coal25 MW Coal

Coal

Hami 1-4 Coal is a 25 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Huadian Power International Company Limited since 1987. Ranked #1008 of 1012 coal plants in China. Its 25 MW represents 0.0024% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Hami 1-4 Coal 280 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Shenhua Guoneng Dananhu Power Plant (600 MW, Coal) and Huadian Hami power station (270 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Xinjiang region, approximately 1,200 km west of Beijing.

Capacity
25 MW
Commissioning Year
1987

39 years old

Owner
Huadian Power International Company Limited
Location
42.8936°, 93.4435°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 42.893600, 93.443500
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
98.8 Kt
120 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.85 Mt
Over 39 years of operation
Closing Soon
2027
1 year remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
21.5K
cars per year
13.2K
homes per year
4.5M
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
Top Fuels

Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.

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