Luoyang Shoulong power station is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Luoyang, China, operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd since its commissioning in 2004. The facility contributes to the local coal-fired energy generation. This plant ranks as the 935th largest coal plant in China. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. There are 1,012 coal plants in China with a combined capacity of over 1,030,000 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, Luoyang Shoulong is about 1/64th the size. Coal remains a primary energy source in China, supplying approximately 57% of the country's electricity. The geographical conditions in Henan Province support coal mining and transportation, facilitating energy production. The plant is located around 150 km west of Zhengzhou.
22 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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