Baoshan Works power station

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Baoshan Works power station (宝钢集团自备电厂) is a 1,050-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Shanghai Province, China.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the plant in Baoshan, Shanghai Province.

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Background on Plant

Baoshan Works power station is a three-unit power station totaling 1,050 MW. It was commissioned in 1980 to 1988, and is owned by China Baowu Steel Group. It also has one 150 MW gas-fired unit.

Project Details

• Sponsor: China Baowu Steel Group
• Location: Baoshan, Shanghai Province, China
• Coordinates: 31.4421661, 121.4355767 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 1,050 MW (Units 1-3: 350 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 1980-1988
• Coal type: Lignite
• Coal source:
• Source of financing:

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