Gongxian power station
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Gongxian power station (华电四川珙县发电厂) is an operating power station of at least 1200-megawatts (MW) in Xiao'er Town, Gong, Yibin, Sichuan, China with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as 黄桷庄发电厂异地扩建项目 (Phase II Unit 1, Phase II Unit 2).
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Gongxian power station | Xiao'er Town, Gong, Yibin, Sichuan, China | 28.271318, 104.668987 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Phase II Unit 1, Phase II Unit 2, Phase II Unit 3, Phase II Unit 4: 28.271318, 104.668987
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase II Unit 1 | operating | coal: anthracite | 600 | supercritical | 2011 |
| Phase II Unit 2 | operating | coal: anthracite | 600 | supercritical | 2011 |
| Phase II Unit 3 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 1000 | ultra-supercritical | – |
| Phase II Unit 4 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 1000 | ultra-supercritical | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Phase II Unit 1 | Sichuan Huadian Gong County Power Supply Co Ltd [100%] | China Huadian Group Corp [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 2 | Sichuan Huadian Gong County Power Supply Co Ltd [100%] | China Huadian Group Corp [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 3 | Sichuan Huadian Gong County Power Supply Co Ltd [100%] | China Huadian Group Corp [100.0%] |
| Phase II Unit 4 | Sichuan Huadian Gong County Power Supply Co Ltd [100%] | China Huadian Group Corp [100.0%] |
Background
The two existing coal-fired units of Gongxian power station, totaling 1,200 MW, were brought online in 2011. The plant is owned by China Huadian.[1][2]
Gongxian power station was the reincarnation of the Huangjiaozhuang Power Plant, which was located in Yibin City until it was shut down in 2014 over its high emissions. Before the closure, Huadian built the Gongxian power station in Gong County to replace it.[3]
Description of Expansion
In May 2016 China Huadian began seeking approval to build two additional coal-fired units at this plant, with a total planned capacity of 2,000 MW.[4]
However, as of January 2020 there have been no further developments, and the expansion appears to be abandoned.
2016: Nationwide Restrictions Imposed on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity
Due to new restrictions announced during 2016 by the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission, further capacity expansions at this location appear to be on hold or cancelled. For details, see China's 2016 Restrictions on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "四川华电珙县电厂一期2x600Mw工程竣工投产", 新华网四川频道, 2011-08-29
- ↑ "华电珙县电厂," 珙县新闻网, 2013-4-26
- ↑ "华电珙县电厂二期工程项目," 珙县投资促进局, 2014-09-30
- ↑ "华电珙县电厂二期工程项目," gongxian.gov.cn, May 23, 2016
Additional data
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