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Ningbo Boxboard Mill power station278 MW Coal

Coal

The Ningbo Boxboard Mill power station represents a vital component of China's coal-based energy generation sector. Situated at coordinates 29.9630 latitude and 121.7698 longitude in the Ningbo region, this power plant has a capacity of 278 MW, which allows it to play a substantial role in the local and regional energy supply chain. Owned and operated by App China and commissioned in 2001, this facility utilizes coal as its fuel type, a common choice in China's energy landscape due to the country's abundant coal reserves. The Ningbo Boxboard Mill power station not only supports the energy needs of local manufacturing industries but also contributes to the overall stability of the power grid in Zhejiang Province. As China grapples with environmental challenges and aims to reduce its carbon footprint, coal power plants like Ningbo Boxboard Mill are under scrutiny. However, they remain important for ensuring energy security during the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The operational context of this power station reflects the ongoing balancing act between economic growth and the pressing need for cleaner energy solutions in the region.

Capacity
278 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
App China
Location
29.9630°, 121.7698°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,123. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,369 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,926 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

25 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

App China operates 1 plants totalling 278 MW

Regional density

36 plants within 100 km, 39,920 MW combined

Nearest plant: Guodian Beilun power station (4.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 29.963000, 121.769800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.10 Mt
1339 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
27.46 Mt
Over 25 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
238.8K
cars per year
146.4K
homes per year
49.9M
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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