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Zhengzhou Zhengdong power station400 MW Coal

Coal

The Zhengzhou Zhengdong power station is a key coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with a capacity of 400 MW. Commissioned in 2007, this power plant utilizes subcritical coal technology to efficiently convert coal into electricity, contributing to the energy needs of the region. Positioned at coordinates 34.7523, 113.8529, the power station plays a significant role in the local grid, providing a reliable source of energy to support industrial and residential demands. The operator, Zhengzhou Zhengdong New District, has focused on maximizing the efficiency of the plant while adhering to national energy policies aimed at ensuring energy security. The Zhengzhou Zhengdong power station is part of China's extensive energy generation landscape, which has historically relied on coal as a primary fuel source. While the nation is increasingly looking towards renewable energy solutions, coal-fired power plants like Zhengdong remain crucial in providing baseline power generation. The facility's operational context is marked by the ongoing transition in China’s energy policy, which seeks to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. The Zhengzhou Zhengdong power station not only meets local energy demands but also plays a role in the broader strategy to modernize China's energy infrastructure. As the country continues to evolve its energy mix, the Zhengdong power station serves as a reminder of the existing reliance on coal while highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector.

Capacity
400 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Zhengzhou Zhengdong New District
Location
34.7523°, 113.8529°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 995. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #5,237 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,708 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

19 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Zhengzhou Zhengdong New District operates 1 plants totalling 400 MW

Regional density

43 plants within 100 km, 23,565 MW combined

Nearest plant: Henan Zhengzhou (30 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 34.752300, 113.852900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.58 Mt
1927 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
30.03 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
343.5K
cars per year
210.7K
homes per year
71.8M
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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