CPI Tacheng Cogen power station

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CPI Tacheng Cogen power station (国家电投新疆能化公司塔城分公司) is a proposed 700-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.

Location

The map below shows the location of Tacheng, the approximate location where the plant would be built.

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Background on Project

CPI is seeking permitting for a 2 x 350 MW coal plant in Ergong Town, Tacheng.

Nationwide Restrictions Imposed on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity

In January 2017 China's National Energy Administration suspended over 100 planned and under-construction coal power projects with a total capacity of over 100GW in 13 provinces, including CPI Tacheng Cogen power station. It is unclear when or if the projects will be revived.

For details, see China's 2016 Restrictions on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity.

Ownership

In July 2015, China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) and State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) merged to become State Power Investment Corporation (国家电力投资集团), one of the five largest state-owned electricity producers in the People's Republic of China.

Project Details

• Sponsor: SPIC Xinjiang Energy & Chemical Industry Co
• Parent company: State Power Investment Corporation
• Location: Ergong Town, Tacheng, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China
• Coordinates: 46.704305,82.941841 (exact)
• Status: Shelved
• Gross capacity: 700 MW (Units 1&2: 350 MW)
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