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Datang Linqing power station

Datang Linqing power station is a 700 MW coal-fired power station located in Shandong, China. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2016.

700 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2016Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 700 MW).

Technology: supercritical; fuel: coal: unknown.

Ownership: Datang Linqing Thermal Power Co Ltd (parent company: China Datang Corp Ltd).

Why it matters

  • Coal-fired units are typically run as baseload or mid-merit plants and are the most carbon-intensive form of power generation, which makes their retirement schedules a key indicator of national transition plans.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
Unit 1 350 MW Operating supercritical 2016
Unit 2 350 MW Operating supercritical 2017

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Datang Linqing power station?

Datang Linqing power station has a capacity of 700 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Datang Linqing power station?

Datang Linqing Thermal Power Co Ltd — parent company: China Datang Corp Ltd.

Where is Datang Linqing power station located?

It is located in Shandong, China. Approximate coordinates: 36.8738, 115.7705.

When did Datang Linqing power station start operating?

Start year: 2016. Current status: Operating.

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