Urumuqi Huanpeng power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Urumuqi Huanpeng Co Ltd. since 2009. Ranked #988 of 1012 coal plants in China. Its 60 MW represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Urumuqi Huanpeng 116.7 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Tuoli Wind (30 MW, Wind), Xinjiang Dabancheng Sanchang First Phase (30 MW, Wind), and Wulabo Wind (30 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Xinjiang, approximately 1,200 km west of Beijing.
17 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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