Hongyang Lianyungang power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant situated in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. Operated by Shenghong Sinopec (Lianyungang) Co Ltd, it was commissioned in 2015 and contributes to the country's thermal power generation. This plant ranks as the 925th largest coal power plant in China. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. China has 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. In comparison, Hongyang Lianyungang is about 1.7% the size of China's largest coal plant, the East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW. Coal remains a significant source of energy in China, providing approximately 64% of the country's electricity generation. The coastal location of Jiangsu Province allows for efficient transport of coal supplies. The plant is located approximately 120 km from the major city of Nanjing.
11 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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