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Jining Yangcheng power station300 MW Coal

Coal

The Jining Yangcheng power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with a capacity of 300 MW. Commissioned in 2009, this power plant is operated by Luneng Coal Power Co, a significant entity in the country’s coal power sector. The facility is strategically located at coordinates 35.7727° N latitude and 116.3194° E longitude, in Shandong province, an area with a well-established energy infrastructure and a strong reliance on coal for electricity generation. As part of the national energy mix, Jining Yangcheng plays a vital role in meeting the electricity demands of local industries and households. The use of coal as a fuel type in this power plant reflects China's historical dependence on fossil fuels for energy, although the country is increasingly shifting towards cleaner sources. Nonetheless, Jining Yangcheng continues to contribute to grid stability and energy security in the region, particularly in a province where energy consumption is consistently high. As China navigates its energy transition, the operational context of the Jining Yangcheng power station highlights the ongoing balance between maintaining energy reliability and pursuing environmental sustainability. The facility stands as a testament to the significant role coal power has played in supporting economic growth and infrastructure development in China.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Luneng Coal Power Co
Location
35.7727°, 116.3194°

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

17 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Luneng Coal Power Co operates 1 plants totalling 300 MW

Regional density

32 plants within 100 km, 26,902 MW combined

Nearest plant: Yunhe power station (34.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 35.772700, 116.319400
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
20.15 Mt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2049
23 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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