Baotou Hexi power station

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Baotou Hexi power station (华电内蒙古能源包头发电分公司) is a 1,200-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.

An additional 1,320 MW has been proposed.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the power station, near Machi, in Kundulun (Hondlon) District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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Background on Plant

The two existing coal-fired units of Baotou Hexi power station, totaling 1,200 MW, were brought online in 2006. The plant is owned by China Huadian.

Description of Expansion

Huadian has proposed to build additional coal-fired units at this plant.

In August 2015 Huadian said it would be pursuing a phase II of 2 x 660 MW at the power station.

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.

Plant Details for Existing Phase I

• Sponsor: Huadian Inner Mongolia Energy Co
• Parent company: China Huadian
• Location: Machi, Kundulun (Hondlon) District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
• Coordinates: 40.5701785, 109.7897806 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 1,200 MW (Units 1 & 2: 600 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 2006
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Project Details for Phase II Expansion

• Sponsor: Huadian
• Location: Machi, Kundulun (Hondlon) District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
• Coordinates: 40.5701785, 109.7897806 (exact)
• Status: Cancelled
• Gross capacity: 1,320 MW (Units 3-4: 660 MW)
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