Qinghai Wanxiang A&M power station
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Qinghai Wanxiang A&M power station (青海万象铝镁有限公司热电联产项目) is a cancelled power station in Donghan Town, Huangzhong, Xining, Qinghai, China.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Qinghai Wanxiang A&M power station | Donghan Town, Huangzhong, Xining, Qinghai, China | 36.568392, 101.487106 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: 36.568392, 101.487106
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 350 | supercritical |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal: unknown | 350 | supercritical |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Qinghai Wanxiang Aluminum Magnesium Co Ltd [100%] | Qinghai Wanxiang Group Co Ltd [54.9%]; Tianrui Group Co Ltd [35.1%]; natural person(s) [10.0%] |
| Unit 2 | Qinghai Wanxiang Aluminum Magnesium Co Ltd [100%] | Qinghai Wanxiang Group Co Ltd [54.9%]; Tianrui Group Co Ltd [35.1%]; natural person(s) [10.0%] |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry use (heat or power): both
- Captive industry: Aluminum
Background on Project
As of 2014 China Tianrui Group was planning to build a two-unit coal-fired power plant with a total capacity of 700 MW in Qinghai Province. It was permitted in May 2015. The plant was scheduled to be completed in 2016.[1][2][3]
Nationwide Restrictions Imposed on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity
In January 2017 China's National Energy Administration proposed the suspension of over 100 planned and under-construction coal power projects with a total capacity of over 100GW in 13 provinces, including Qinghai Wanxiang A&M. It is unclear when or if the projects will be revived.[4]
For details, see China's 2016 Restrictions on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity.
2017: Plant postponed by government
In July 2017, the NEA released the "Guideline of Supply-Side Reform of the Coal Power Bubble". The Guideline included a draft list which slowed down or halted 185 coal-burning units across 21 provinces, totaling 107 GW. 114 coal units (65 GW) are ordered to slow down the construction progress during 2017 to 2020, and are not allowed to connect to the grid in 2017. In addition, 71 coal units (42 GW) were halted indefinitely for regulation violations. The list partly overlapped with the projects listed in the January NEA letter to 13 provinces.[5]
Qinghai Wanxiang A&M power station Units 1-2 are among the postponed coal-burning units,[5] and also appeared on an updated list of postponements released in September 2017.[6]
For more information, see China's 2016/2017 Restrictions on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity.
Plant presumed cancelled
With no developments since 2015, the plant appears to be cancelled. Additionally, in 2019 Qingahi province said it was planning a series of reforms to reduce coal power capacity and increase power company profits in the province, making it unlikely that any coal plants planned in Qinghai will be commissioned any time soon.[7]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "“飞地经济”续建顺利复工", 新华网青海频道, 2014-07-03
- ↑ "中国电建签订青海万象铝镁热电联产项目EPC合同", 中铝网, 2014-03-11
- ↑ "关于青海万象铝镁有限公司2×350兆瓦热电联产项目环境影响报告书的批复," 青海省环境保护厅, 2015年04月17日
- ↑ "能源局下发13省市新建火电机组停建清单(附文件)," Polaris, Jan 16, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "16部委联合发文防范化解煤电产能过剩风险," Sohu.com, 2017-08-03
- ↑ "2017年分省煤电停建和缓建项目名单," Sohu, 2017-10-12
- ↑ "10台机组9停运，青海火电怎么了（记者调查）," people.cn, 2019年08月12日
Additional data
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