Longsheng Cogen power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Gongzhuling Shenglong Cogen Power Company and commissioned in 2017. It is one of 1,012 coal plants in the country, contributing to a total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. This plant's share is 0.01% of China's coal capacity. Ranked #988 of 1,012 coal plants in China, Longsheng Cogen's 60 MW is a small fraction of the total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Longsheng Cogen approximately 116.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Changchun-3 power station (600 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Jilin Province, approximately 150 km northeast of Changchun.
9 years old
China, Asia
Location
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
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source
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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