Dongfeng Captive power station

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Dongfeng Captive power station (东风汽车公司东风热电厂) is a 180-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Hubei Province, China.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the exact location of the power station, in Checheng W Road, Zhangwan District, Shiyan Prefecture, Hubei Province.

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Background on Plant

Dongfeng Xiangfan Factory power station is a three-unit coal-fired power plant with a total capacity of 180 MW. The units were completed in 1984-1994, and are owned by Dongfeng Motor Corporation. It powers the Dongfeng Automobile Shiyan plant.

Plant Details

• Sponsor: Dongfeng Automobile Co Ltd
• Parent company: Dongfeng Motor Corporation
• Location: Checheng W Road, Zhangwan District, Shiyan Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
• Coordinates: 32.649874, 110.738259 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 180 MW (Units 1-3: 60 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 1984-1994
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