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Luoyang Longyu Hongguang Power Station165 MW Coal

Coal

The Luoyang Longyu Hongguang Power Station is positioned as the 1310th largest power generation facility in China, with a coal-fired capacity of 165 MW. In a country where coal remains the dominant fuel, this facility represents a minuscule 0.01% of China's staggering total capacity of 1,603,494 MW, which arises from 4,430 plants. Although it ranks 898th among 1,012 coal plants in China, its significance is magnified by its location within a densely packed network of energy generation facilities. Within a 50 km radius, the power station is surrounded by several substantial plants, including the Xiaolangdi Hydroelectric Power Station with a capacity of 1,800 MW, and multiple coal plants such as the Yichuan Longquan Kim Hyung power station at 1,320 MW and the Luoyang Mengjin power station at 1,200 MW. This concentration of power generation underscores the critical role of the Luoyang Longyu Hongguang Power Station in providing baseline energy supply to the region. As China transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, the facility stands at a crossroads, where its historical reliance on coal must adapt to emerging environmental policies and sustainability goals. The operational efficiency and strategic location of this power station will be essential in meeting both local and national energy demands while contributing to China's broader energy transformation.

Capacity
165 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Luoyang Longyu Group
Location
34.5490°, 112.1958°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,310. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #8,069 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,193 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Luoyang Longyu Group operates 1 plants totalling 165 MW

Regional density

47 plants within 100 km, 21,068 MW combined

Nearest plant: Luoyang Zhangluoping Landfill (16.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 34.549000, 112.195800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
651.9 Kt
795 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.34 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
141.7K
cars per year
86.9K
homes per year
29.6M
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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