Coal · China

Hunan Baoqing power station

Hunan Baoqing power station is a 1.32 GW coal-fired power station located in Hunan, China. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2011.

1.32 GWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2011Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 4 units or phases at this site (operating 1.32 GW).

Technology: supercritical, ultra-supercritical; fuel: coal: bituminous, coal: unknown.

Ownership: National Energy Group Baoqing Power Generation Co Ltd (parent company: GD POWER Development Co Ltd; Shaoyang Economic Construction Investment Co; unknown).

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
Phase I Unit 1 660 MW Operating supercritical 2011
Phase I Unit 2 660 MW Operating supercritical 2012
Phase II Unit 3 1.00 GW Cancelled ultra-supercritical
Phase II Unit 4 1.00 GW Cancelled ultra-supercritical

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Hunan Baoqing power station?

Hunan Baoqing power station has a capacity of 1.32 GW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Hunan Baoqing power station?

National Energy Group Baoqing Power Generation Co Ltd — parent company: GD POWER Development Co Ltd; Shaoyang Economic Construction Investment Co; unknown.

Where is Hunan Baoqing power station located?

It is located in Hunan, China. Approximate coordinates: 27.2014, 111.3960.

When did Hunan Baoqing power station start operating?

Start year: 2011. Current status: Operating.

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