Coal · China

Manas power station

Manas power station is a 820 MW coal-fired power station located in Xinjiang, China. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1994.

820 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1994Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 8 units or phases at this site (operating 820 MW, retired 430 MW).

Technology: subcritical; fuel: coal: unknown.

Ownership: Xinjiang Manasi Power Plant (parent company: Beijing Xinneng Jiahua Technology Development Co Ltd; unknown; Xinjiang Juneng Shareholder Investment Co Ltd; Xinjiang Investment Development (Group) Co 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
Phase I Unit 1 110 MW Retired subcritical 1992 2018
Phase I Unit 2 110 MW Retired subcritical 1992 2018
Phase I Unit 3 100 MW Retired subcritical 1992 2016
Phase I Unit 4 110 MW Retired subcritical 1992 2016
Phase II Unit 5 110 MW Operating subcritical 1994
Phase II Unit 6 110 MW Operating subcritical 1994
Phase III Unit 7 300 MW Operating subcritical 2008
Phase III Unit 8 300 MW Operating subcritical 2008

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Manas power station?

Manas power station has a capacity of 820 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Manas power station?

Xinjiang Manasi Power Plant — parent company: Beijing Xinneng Jiahua Technology Development Co Ltd; unknown; Xinjiang Juneng Shareholder Investment Co Ltd; Xinjiang Investment Development (Group) Co Ltd; China Cinda Asset Management Co Ltd….

Where is Manas power station located?

It is located in Xinjiang, China. Approximate coordinates: 44.3187, 86.1682.

When did Manas power station start operating?

Start year: 1994. Current status: Operating.

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