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Tangshan Sanyou Cogen power station150 MW Coal

Coal

The Tangshan Sanyou Cogen power station, with a capacity of 150 MW, finds itself at the 1321st position among China's power generation facilities. Commissioned in 2008 and operated by Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industry Co Ltd., this coal-fired plant plays a vital role in a region characterized by substantial coal production. In close proximity to the Tangshan Sanyou Cogen power station, the Tianjin Beijiang power station boasts a notable capacity of 3000 MW, while the nearby Caofeidian Works and China Resources Caofeidian power stations each have 600 MW capacities. These facilities collectively illustrate the region's strong reliance on coal, which dominates the local energy landscape. Representing a small fraction of China’s total capacity of 1,603,494 MW, the Tangshan Sanyou Cogen's output is essential in a nation where coal remains the dominant fuel source among the 4430 operational plants. Ranked 902nd among coal plants nationwide, this facility symbolizes the challenges and opportunities within China's energy sector, particularly as the country seeks to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Given its strategic location within a significant coal cluster, the Tangshan Sanyou Cogen station is positioned to adapt to changing energy demands while supporting the local economy. As China continues to evolve its energy strategies, the implications of the Tangshan Sanyou Cogen power station's operation will be significant in shaping regional energy dynamics.

Capacity
150 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industry Co Ltd.
Location
39.2619°, 118.1893°

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

18 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industry Co Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 150 MW

Regional density

24 plants within 100 km, 13,747 MW combined

Nearest plant: Tianjin Dashentang (15.9 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 39.261900, 118.189300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
592.6 Kt
723 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.67 Mt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2048
22 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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