Xiamen power station is a 92 MW coal power plant in China, operated by Fujian Huadian Power Company Limited and commissioned in 2006. Ranked #982 of 1,012 coal plants in China, Xiamen's 92 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 Xiamen 76 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Houshi power station (4,200 MW, Coal), Xiamen Songyu power station (1,200 MW, Coal), and Fujian Xiamen Dongbu (764 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Fujian Province, approximately 10 km from Xiamen city center.
20 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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