Baotou Donghua power station

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Baotou Donghua power station (华电包头东华热电公司) is a 600-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 in Donghe District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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Background on Plant

The two existing coal-fired units of Baotou Donghua power station, totaling 600 MW, were brought online in 2005. The plant is owned by China Huadian and China Huaneng.

Description of Expansion

In 2009 Huadian began plans to build additional coal-fired units at this plant, with a total planned capacity of 2,000 MW.

Feasibility studies for a 2 x 660 MW power station were released for review in 2014. The units would be ultra-supercritical and are planned for operation in 2017.

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: China Huadian (75%), China Huaneng (25%)
• Location: Donghe District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
• Coordinates: 40.578889, 110.073611 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 600 MW (Units 1 & 2: 300 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• Start year: 2005
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Project Details for Phase II Expansion

• Sponsor: Baotou Donghua Thermal Power (jointly owned by Huadian Power and Donghua Power)
• Location: Donghe District, Baotou Prefecture, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
• Coordinates: 40.578889, 110.073611 (exact)
• Status: Cancelled
• Gross capacity: 1,320 MW (Units 3 & 4: 660 MW)
• Type: Ultra-supercritical
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