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Wuhan Ethylene power station240 MW Coal

Coal

The Wuhan Ethylene power station ranks 1193rd among the 4430 power generation facilities in China, with a capacity of 240 MW, making up 0.01% of the national energy output. Operated by SINOPEC Wuhan Company and commissioned in 2012, this coal-powered facility is part of a broader energy network in Hubei province, characterized by its reliance on fossil fuels. Nearby, the Huaneng Yangluo power station stands significantly larger at 2400 MW, while the Hubei Ezhou power station contributes 1900 MW, illustrating the region's heavy investment in coal infrastructure. The Wuhan Ethylene station's relatively minor output reflects a crucial aspect of China's energy profile, where coal remains the dominant fuel type among 1012 coal plants generating a total capacity of 1,603,494 MW. While this facility plays a part in ensuring local energy needs are met, it is also emblematic of the environmental challenges associated with coal energy. As awareness of climate change rises, the role of plants like Wuhan Ethylene will increasingly be scrutinized, highlighting the need for a transition towards cleaner energy sources to secure a sustainable future for China's energy landscape.

Capacity
240 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
SINOPEC Wuhan Company
Location
30.6529°, 114.5303°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,194. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,803 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,027 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

SINOPEC Wuhan Company operates 1 plants totalling 240 MW

Regional density

25 plants within 100 km, 16,191 MW combined

Nearest plant: Huaneng Yangluo power station (4.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 30.652900, 114.530300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
948.2 Kt
1156 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.27 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2052
26 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
206.1K
cars per year
126.4K
homes per year
43.1M
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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