Xiamen Eastern is a 12 MW gas-fired power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #107 of 176 gas plants in China, it contributes 0.02% to the country's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Xiamen Eastern 208.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Houshi power station (4200 MW, Coal), Fujian Jinjiang LNG (1516 MW, Gas), and Xiamen Songyu power station (1200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Fujian Province, approximately 10 km from Xiamen city.
11 years old
China, Asia
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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