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Zhanhua Waste Coal power station240 MW Coal

Coal

Ranked as the 1193rd largest power generation facility in China, the Zhanhua Waste Coal power station is a significant player in the regional energy landscape. With a capacity of 240 MW, this facility contributes a modest 0.01% to the national total capacity of 1,603,494 MW. Operated by the Shandong Weiqiao Group and commissioned in 2016, the plant utilizes waste coal, a resource that reflects China's ongoing transition towards more efficient energy utilization practices. The Zhanhua facility stands out in a region dense with coal-powered plants, including the Huanghua Cangzhou power station, which boasts an impressive capacity of 2520 MW, and the Weiqiao Yangxin power station at 1320 MW. This cluster of facilities underscores the predominance of coal as the dominant fuel source in China, which has 4430 power plants in total. The Zhanhua plant's position within this dense coal network highlights its role in bolstering local energy security while emphasizing the need for cleaner alternatives in the future. As the country grapples with environmental concerns, the continued operation of such facilities raises questions about sustainability and the long-term energy strategy. The Zhanhua Waste Coal power station not only represents a critical component of local energy infrastructure but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the coal industry in China.

Capacity
240 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Shandong Weiqiao Group
Location
38.0114°, 117.9783°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,194. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,803 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,027 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Shandong Weiqiao Group operates 1 plants totalling 240 MW

Regional density

32 plants within 100 km, 16,577 MW combined

Nearest plant: Beihai New Area Heating power station (1.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 38.011400, 117.978300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
948.2 Kt
1156 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.48 Mt
Over 10 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2056
30 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
206.1K
cars per year
126.4K
homes per year
43.1M
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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