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Pansan power station270 MW Coal

Coal

The Pansan power station is a coal-fired energy generation facility located in Huainan, Anhui province, China, at the coordinates 32.8192 latitude and 116.7428 longitude. This power plant, which has a capacity of 270 MW, was commissioned in 2008 and is operated by Huainan Mining Corp. With its substantial output, the Pansan power station plays a critical role in the local and regional energy landscape, providing essential baseload power to meet the demands of both residential and industrial consumers. Utilizing conventional coal combustion technology, the facility contributes to the energy mix in a region where coal remains a dominant source of electricity generation. In the context of China's ongoing energy policies, which strive to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, the Pansan power station exemplifies the continued reliance on coal while also facing pressures to transition towards greener energy sources. Nonetheless, its operational significance within the local grid cannot be underestimated; the Pansan power station supports energy stability and reliability, particularly during periods of high demand. By providing a steady supply of electricity, it enables local industries to thrive and supports the overall economic framework of the region, thereby reinforcing its importance within China's broader energy strategy.

Capacity
270 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Huainan Mining Corp
Location
32.8192°, 116.7428°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,130. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,419 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,932 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Huainan Mining Corp operates 1 plants totalling 270 MW

Regional density

34 plants within 100 km, 22,960 MW combined

Nearest plant: Huainan Tianji power station (10.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 32.819200, 116.742800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.07 Mt
1301 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
19.20 Mt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2048
22 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
231.9K
cars per year
142.2K
homes per year
48.5M
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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