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Jiangxi Fengcheng Mining Administration Coal Mine Methane7 MW Gas

Gas

Jiangxi Fengcheng Mining Administration Coal Mine Methane is a 7 MW gas power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #120 of 176 gas plants in China, it represents 0.01% of the total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is the Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Jiangxi Fengcheng 357 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huaneng Jinggangshan power station (1,920 MW) and Datang Xinyu power station (440 MW). This facility is located in Jiangxi Province, approximately 300 km from Nanchang.

Capacity
7 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
China National Petroleum Corporation
Location
27.4200°, 115.2500°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 27.420000, 115.250000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
13.5 Kt
28 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
148.7 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
2.9K
cars per year
1.8K
homes per year
614.6K
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
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