Changzhi power station

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Changzhi power station (晋能长治热电公司一期) is a 660-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Shanxi Province, China.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the plant in Changzhi Prefecture.

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Background on Plant

Changzhi power station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant with a total capacity of 660 MW in Shanxi Province. The plant is located in Yangbao Village. The plant was completed in 2012, and is owned by Jinneng Group.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Jinneng Group (80%), National Energy Investment Group (20%)
• Location: Yangbao Village, Houbeizhuang Town, Jiaoqv District, Changzhi Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China
• Coordinates: 36.193392, 113.011375 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 660 MW (Units 1 & 2: 330 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 2012
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