Nanjing Meishan power station is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant situated in Nanjing, China, operated by Meishan Iron & Steel Co Ltd since its commissioning in 2001. The facility adds to the region's coal-fired generation capacity. It ranks as the 935th largest coal plant in China. With a capacity of 110 MW, it accounts for 0.01% of the total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW in the country. China has a total of 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity exceeding 1,030,000 MW. In comparison to the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, Nanjing Meishan is roughly 1/64th the size. Coal is a dominant energy source in China, providing around 57% of the national electricity generation. The location of Nanjing facilitates access to coal supplies, enhancing operational logistics. The plant is located approximately 300 km northwest of Shanghai in Jiangsu Province.
25 years old
China, Asia
- 1,429. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,335 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
25 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Meishan Iron & Steel Co Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW
56 plants within 100 km, 41,126 MW combined
Source: GCPT
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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