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PowerChina Huating power station290 MW Coal

Coal

The PowerChina Huating power station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility located in China, playing an essential role in the country's energy landscape. With a generation capacity of 290 MW, this power plant contributes to the national energy supply, particularly in regions that depend heavily on coal as a primary energy source. Commissioned in 2006 and operated by the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), the plant utilizes advanced coal combustion technology to maximize efficiency while minimizing emissions relative to older plants. Situated at coordinates 35.1953, 106.5689, the PowerChina Huating power station is strategically positioned to support the local grid, ensuring a stable electricity supply for nearby industries and communities. The Chinese government has emphasized the importance of coal in its current energy mix, despite ongoing commitments to reduce carbon emissions and increase renewable energy sources. As such, the PowerChina Huating power station remains a critical asset for energy generation in the region, balancing the needs for reliability and economic growth. The facility's operational practices reflect the evolving energy policies in China, which aim to incorporate cleaner technologies within coal-fired power generation while addressing the challenges of energy demand in a rapidly developing economy.

Capacity
290 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina)
Location
35.1953°, 106.5689°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,113. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,243 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,908 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) operates 2 plants totalling 1,610 MW

Regional density

9 plants within 100 km, 9,668 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gansu Chongxin power station (33.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 35.195300, 106.568900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.15 Mt
1397 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
22.91 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2046
20 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
249.1K
cars per year
152.8K
homes per year
52.1M
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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