Jingneng Xvwen power station

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Jingneng Xvwen power station (京能徐闻电厂), also known as Guangdong Jingneng Xuwen Power Plant, is a 2,000-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Guangdong Province, China.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the proposed location for the plant in Longtang Town.

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Background on Plant

In 2013 Beijing Energy Group proposed a 2 x 1,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal plant for Haizai Village, Longtang Town.

The project has faced strong public opposition since it was proposed in 2013, and is likely abandoned.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Beijing Energy Group
• Location: Haizai Village, Longtang Town, Xvwen, Zhanjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
• Coordinates: 20.283123, 110.342939(exact)
• Status: Cancelled
• Gross capacity: 2,000 MW (Units 1 & 2: 1,000 MW)
• Type: Ultra-supercritical
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