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Huizhou Landfill3 MW Gas

Gas

Huizhou Landfill is a 3 MW gas power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #136 of 176 gas plants in China, its 3 MW represents 0.0046% of China's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is the Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Huizhou Landfill 833 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huizhou Pumped Storage Power Station (2448 MW, Hydro) and Huizhou (2400 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Guangdong Province, approximately 80 km from the nearest major city, Huizhou.

Capacity
3 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Huizhou Municipal Government
Location
23.1091°, 114.3479°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 23.109100, 114.347900
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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
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