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Hepo Coal is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, specifically at coordinates 37.8458° N and 113.6163° E. With a substantial capacity of 300 MW, this plant plays an essential role in the energy landscape of the Shanxi province, an area historically known for its coal resources. Operated by Shanxi International Energy Co Ltd, Hepo Coal was commissioned in 1991 and has been a critical component of the local energy grid, providing reliable electricity to meet the demands of growing industrial and residential sectors. The facility employs traditional coal combustion technology, which involves burning coal to produce steam that drives turbines for electricity generation. Despite the global shift towards renewable energy, coal remains a significant part of China's energy mix, accounting for a large percentage of the country's electricity generation. Hepo Coal supports the regional economy by ensuring a stable power supply while also being subject to the evolving energy policies aimed at reducing emissions and promoting cleaner alternatives. As China grapples with the challenges of energy transition, Hepo Coal stands as a testament to the ongoing reliance on coal power in certain regions, even as the nation progresses towards more sustainable energy solutions.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
1991

35 years old

Owner
Shanxi International Energy Co Ltd
Location
37.8458°, 113.6163°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,059. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,026 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,851 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

35 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Shanxi International Energy Co Ltd operates 4 plants totalling 4,360 MW

Regional density

35 plants within 100 km, 18,735 MW combined

Nearest plant: Yangquan Nanmei Coalmine Methane (4.9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 37.845800, 113.616300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
41.48 Mt
Over 35 years of operation
Closing Soon
2031
5 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
257.7K
cars per year
158.0K
homes per year
53.9M
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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