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Zhunger Weijiamao power station

Zhunger Weijiamao power station is a 1.32 GW coal-fired power station located in Inner Mongolia, China. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2017.

1.32 GWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2017Start year
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Overview

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

Technology: supercritical, unknown; fuel: coal: unknown.

Ownership: North Weijiamao Coal Power Co Ltd (parent company: Inner Mongolia MengDian HuaNeng Thermal Power 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
Phase I Unit 1 660 MW Operating supercritical 2017
Phase I Unit 2 660 MW Operating supercritical 2017
Phase II Unit 3 660 MW Cancelled unknown
Phase II Unit 4 660 MW Cancelled unknown

Location

Location is approximate. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Zhunger Weijiamao power station?

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

Who owns Zhunger Weijiamao power station?

North Weijiamao Coal Power Co Ltd — parent company: Inner Mongolia MengDian HuaNeng Thermal Power Corp Ltd.

Where is Zhunger Weijiamao power station located?

It is located in Inner Mongolia, China. Approximate coordinates: 39.5750, 111.3610.

When did Zhunger Weijiamao power station start operating?

Start year: 2017. Current status: Operating.

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