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Xuzhou Chacheng power station270 MW Coal

Coal

The Xuzhou Chacheng power station is an integral coal-fired power generation facility situated in Xuzhou, China, with a capacity of 270 MW. Established in 2000 and operated by Xuzhou Mining Group Co Ltd, this power plant is strategically positioned at coordinates 34.4030, 117.1348, playing a pivotal role in supplying electricity to the local grid. The significance of the Xuzhou Chacheng facility is underscored by its contribution to the energy needs of Jiangsu Province, an area characterized by its rapid industrialization and urbanization. The power plant employs conventional coal technology, which remains a cornerstone of China's energy generation despite the global shift towards more sustainable practices. In the context of national energy policy, the Xuzhou Chacheng power station supports the government's efforts to ensure energy security while balancing economic development with environmental concerns. By providing a reliable source of electricity, this coal-fired power plant is crucial in meeting the growing energy demands of the region and maintaining the stability of the national grid.

Capacity
270 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Xuzhou Mining Group Co Ltd
Location
34.4030°, 117.1348°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,130. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,419 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,932 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Xuzhou Mining Group Co Ltd operates 3 plants totalling 1,570 MW

Regional density

61 plants within 100 km, 20,928 MW combined

Nearest plant: Xuzhou Pengcheng power station (4.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 34.403000, 117.134800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.07 Mt
1301 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
27.73 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
231.9K
cars per year
142.2K
homes per year
48.5M
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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