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Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill2 MW Gas

Gas

Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill is a 2 MW gas-fired power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #152 of 176 gas plants in China, it accounts for 0.003% of China's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Jiaozuo Zhouliu Landfill 1,250 times smaller. Nearby plants include Jiaozuo - Shenhua 7-8 Coal (1320 MW, Coal), Jiaozuo Boai power station (1320 MW, Coal), and Xinxiang Baoshan power station (1320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Henan Province, approximately 120 km northwest of Zhengzhou.

Capacity
2 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Jiaozuo Zhouliu Environmental Energy Co.
Location
35.1639°, 113.4358°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 35.163900, 113.435800
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.9 Kt
8 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
61.8 Kt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
840
cars per year
515
homes per year
175.6K
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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