Overview
GEM tracks 4 units or phases at this site (operating 319 MW).
Technology: combined cycle; fuel: natural gas.
Ownership: China Petroleum and Natural Gas Group LTD Xinjiang Oilfield Co (parent company: PetroChina Co Ltd).
Why it matters
- Gas-fired plants — especially combined-cycle units — provide flexible output that can ramp quickly to balance demand and variable renewables, so their availability is closely tied to gas supply and prices.
Units and phases
| Unit / phase | Capacity | Status | Technology | Start | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 MW | combined cycle | 1991 | ||
| 2 | 69 MW | combined cycle | 1997 | ||
| 3 | 69 MW | combined cycle | 2004 | ||
| 4 | 112 MW | combined cycle | 2009 |
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Xinjiang Kelamayi power station?
Xinjiang Kelamayi power station has a capacity of 319 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Xinjiang Kelamayi power station?
China Petroleum and Natural Gas Group LTD Xinjiang Oilfield Co — parent company: PetroChina Co Ltd.
Where is Xinjiang Kelamayi power station located?
It is located in Xinjiang, China. Approximate coordinates: 45.6914, 85.1189.
When did Xinjiang Kelamayi power station start operating?
Start year: 1991. Current status: Operating.
Nearby energy infrastructure
- Karamay–Dushanzi/Ürümqi Oil Pipeline
- Xinjiang Baijiantan (Huadian/Vision) Source-Grid-Load-Storage solar farm
- DalaobaâKamary Petrochemical Plant Oil Pipeline
- Karamay PetroChina Xinjiang Branch power station with CCUS demo
- Karamay power station
- Xinjiang Karamay (Petrochina) Green Hydrogen solar farm
- Xinjiang Karamay (Petrochina) Green Hydrogen wind farm
- Xinjiang Karamay Hydrogen Power Plant solar farm