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Suyuan power station150 MW Coal

Coal

Situated in the heart of Guangxi province, the Suyuan power station ranks as the 1321st largest power generation facility in China, with a coal capacity of 150 MW. This facility, commissioned in 2015 and operated by Guangxi Suyuan Investment Co Ltd, contributes to a region that heavily relies on coal for its energy needs. The Suyuan power station is surrounded by several notable coal facilities, including the Baise Coal power station with a capacity of 1320 MW and the Baise Smelter power station at 700 MW, along with hydro and additional coal plants in the vicinity. This regional energy context underscores the significance of coal in Guangxi’s energy mix, which reflects the broader national profile where coal is the predominant fuel among China’s 4430 total plants. Representing a small share of the national capacity of 1,603,494 MW, the Suyuan power station stands as the 902nd coal plant in the country, highlighting its role within a densely populated coal sector. The facility's operational footprint is essential for meeting local energy demands, particularly as China grapples with balancing economic growth and environmental responsibility. Looking ahead, the Suyuan power station's role will be increasingly scrutinized as the nation transitions towards a more diversified energy portfolio, navigating the path towards sustainable energy practices.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Guangxi Suyuan Investment Co Ltd
Location
23.8194°, 106.8100°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,322. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #8,356 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,216 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Guangxi Suyuan Investment Co Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 150 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 5,665 MW combined

Nearest plant: Baise Tianyang power station (3.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 23.819400, 106.810000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
592.6 Kt
723 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.52 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
128.8K
cars per year
79.0K
homes per year
26.9M
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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