Yangzhou City Waste Incineration is an 18 MW gas-fired power plant located in China. This facility is operated by an unspecified entity and began operations in an undisclosed year. Ranked #91 of 176 gas plants in China, it accounts for 0.03% of China's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is the Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making this facility 138.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include 田湾核电站 (5890 MW, Nuclear), Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant (5890 MW, Nuclear), and Xinhai power station (2660 MW, Coal). The facility is situated in Yangzhou, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Nanjing.
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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