Yongxing Coal is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Hunan Province, China, operated by Yongxing Power Plant Corporation since its commissioning in 2008. The plant contributes to the coal power generation capacity in the region. It ranks as the 925th largest coal plant in China, part of a larger network of 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. With its 120 MW capacity, Yongxing Coal represents 0.01% of the total coal capacity in the country. In comparison, the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan, has a capacity of 7,000 MW, making Yongxing Coal significantly smaller. Coal remains a dominant energy source in China's energy mix, accounting for a substantial portion of electricity generation. The country's reliance on coal is driven by its vast reserves and established infrastructure. The plant is located approximately 150 km from Changsha, the provincial capital.
18 years old
China, Asia
- 1,395. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
18 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Yongxing Power Plant Corporation operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 3,993 MW combined
Source: Industry About
Location
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
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