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Pingdingshan Ruiping power station270 MW Coal

Coal

The Pingdingshan Ruiping power station is a coal-fired power generation facility situated in Pingdingshan, Henan province, China, with geographical coordinates of 34.1168 latitude and 112.8184 longitude. Commissioned in 2007 and operated by Henan Pingyu Coal and Electricity Co, this power plant boasts a capacity of 270 MW, making it a vital contributor to the regional energy mix. The facility employs coal combustion technology, which is pivotal in providing a stable and continuous supply of electricity to meet the growing demands of both residential and industrial consumers in the area. As coal continues to play a significant role in China's energy landscape, the Pingdingshan Ruiping power station exemplifies the country's reliance on traditional energy sources while navigating the transition towards cleaner alternatives. The plant's operational context is particularly relevant in Henan, a province that is heavily industrialized and requires significant energy inputs. The power station enhances grid reliability, especially during peak usage times, thus playing a crucial role in supporting local economic development. Furthermore, it aligns with China's broader energy policies that seek to ensure energy security while addressing environmental challenges. The Pingdingshan Ruiping power station, through its coal-fired generation, thus remains a key player in sustaining energy supply in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

Capacity
270 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Henan Pingyu Coal and Electricity Co
Location
34.1168°, 112.8184°

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

19 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Henan Pingyu Coal and Electricity Co operates 2 plants totalling 690 MW

Regional density

52 plants within 100 km, 28,353 MW combined

Nearest plant: Ruzhou B (16.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 34.116800, 112.818400
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.07 Mt
1301 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
20.27 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 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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