Dornod power station
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Dornod power station (Дорнод бүсийн эрчим хүчний систем, Дорнодын цахилгаан станцыг) is an operating power station of at least 36-megawatts (MW) in Choibalsan, Dornod, Mongolia with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as Choibalsan power station, Чойбалсангийн дулааны станц.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
---|---|---|
Dornod power station | Choibalsan, Dornod, Mongolia | 48.079288, 114.554981 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: 48.079288, 114.554981
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unit 1 | operating | coal - subbituminous | 36 | subcritical | 1982 | – |
Unit 2 | construction | coal - subbituminous | 50 | unknown | 2024 | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
Unit name | Owner |
---|---|
Unit 1 | Central Energy System [100.0%] |
Unit 2 | Central Energy System [100.0%] |
Background
The 36 MW Dornod plant was commissioned in 1982.[1] In 2015 the Ministry of Energy planned refurbishment for the 36-MW CHP plant to maintain output.[2]
Description of Expansion
The Ministry of Energy initially announced plans to expand the plant by 100 MW.[3]
In 2013, the government of Mongolia's Energy Ministry "received a financial contribution from the KfW development bank" towards what was described as the "Energy Efficiency Program II". As a part of the project, tenders called for the "preparation of a feasibility study for the rehabilitation" of the Choibalsan power station.[4]
A May 2014 brochure for the Energy Mongolia International Conference & Expo referred to a 100 MW expansion of the Dornod power plant as one project in which international investment was being sought.[5]
The Economic Recovery Program of Mongolia (2016-2020) included plans for the plant to be expanded by 50 MW.[6] It is planned for commissioning in 2021.[7]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new unit on November 8, 2019.[8]
In September 2020, it was reported that work on the new unit was 36% complete.[9]
In April 2021, the expansion was reportedly only 37.5% complete. Approximately 700-800 Mongolian and 300-400 Chinese workers are expected to work at the unit.[10]
In November 2021, Mongolia's Minister of Energy stated in an interview that the project was still under construction.[11] In August 2022, this statement was reiterated.[12]
In October 2022, the proposed 2023 state budget of Mongolia included MNT 52 billion ($15.2 million USD) for the Dornod power station expansion project.[13]
In May 2023, it was reported that the 50 MW expansion was expected to be completed in 2023.[14]
As of August 2023, construction was reportedly 75% complete and the expansion was expected to be commissioned in late 2023 to 2024.[15][16]
In December 2023, the Energy Minister reportedly said that the expansion was expected to begin operation in January 2024.[17]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Prophecy Coal, "Chandgana Mine Mouth 600MW Power Plant Project", July 2013, page 8.
- ↑ "Increasing electricity capacity key to meeting growing demand in Mongolia's energy sector," Oxford Report, 2015.
- ↑ "Construction works for new Thermal Power Plant V in Ulanbataar will be started in June 2014, says Energy Minister," InfoMongolia, February 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Feasibility Study for the Rehabilitation of Two Thermal Power Plants in Mongolia," Devex, August 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Energy Mongolia International Conference & Expo," page 6.
- ↑ "The Economic Recovery Program of Mongolia 2016-2020," December 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Mongolia Third National Communication," UNFCCC, October 14, 2018.
- ↑ "“ДБЭХС” ТӨХК-ийн 50 МВТ-ийн өргөтгөлийн шав тавих ёслолын ажиллагаа боллоо," Мэдээ мэдээлэл, November 8, 2019.
- ↑ "“Чойбалсангийн дулааны цахилгаан станц” ТӨХК-ийн өргөтгөлийн барилга угсралтын энэ оны төлөвлөгөөт ажил 36 хувьтай үргэлжилж байна," energy.gov.mn, September 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Цахилгаан станцын 50 МВт-ын өргөтгөлийн явц 37.5 хувьтай байна," Montsame, April 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Н.Тавинбэх: Эрчим хүчний хэрэглээг дотоодоос бүрэн хангах нь бидний нэг том зорилт," Mongolian Mining Journal, November 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Эрчим хүчний сүлжээнд ашиглах том чадлын хуримтлуур өвлийн оргил ачааллаас өмнө ашиглалтад орно," Gogo, August 4, 2022.
- ↑ "13 projects to be implemented in Mongolian energy sector," Montsame, October 27, 2022.
- ↑ ""шинэ Сэргэлтийн Бодлого"-Д Туссан Хөгжлийн Төслүүдийн Хэрэгжилтийг Эрчимжүүлэхийг Үүрэг Болгов," olloo.mn, May 24, 2023
- ↑ "М.БАЯРМАГНАЙ: "Шинэ сэргэлтийн бодлого"-ын хүрээнд Монгол Улс эрчим хүчний хөгжлийн 22 төсөл хэрэгжүүлнэ," Montsame, July 5, 2023
- ↑ "ДОРНОД: Цахилгаан станцын 50 МВт-ын өргөтгөлийг ирэх өвөл ашиглалтад оруулна," Montsame, August 9, 2023
- ↑ "Ойрын жилүүдэд ашиглалтад орох болон гацаад буй цахилгаан станцын төслүүд," Ikon, December 14, 2023
Additional data
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