Shanxi Aluminum power station
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Shanxi Aluminum power station (国家电投山西铝业自备电厂) is a cancelled power station in Xizhen Town, Yuanping, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China. It is also known as 国家电投山西铝业三期自备电厂.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Shanxi Aluminum power station | Xizhen Town, Yuanping, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China | 38.785779, 112.75578 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Phase III Unit 10, Phase III Unit 9: 38.785779, 112.75578
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase III Unit 10 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 660 | unknown | – | – |
| Phase III Unit 9 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 660 | unknown | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Phase III Unit 10 | China Power Investment Corporation Shanxi Aluminium Co Ltd [100.0%] |
| Phase III Unit 9 | China Power Investment Corporation Shanxi Aluminium Co Ltd [100.0%] |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry use (heat or power): aluminum
Background
Units 1-8 of comprise a total of 156 MW of capacity, which is committed to production of aluminum.[1]
Proposed expansion
A 2 x 660 MW expansion has been proposed.[2]
2016: Nationwide Restrictions Imposed on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity
Due to new restrictions announced during 2016 by the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission, further capacity expansions at this location appear to be on hold or cancelled. For details, see China's 2016 Restrictions on Development of Coal-Fired Power Capacity.
Ownership
In July 2015, China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) and State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) merged to become State Power Investment Corporation (国家电力投资集团), one of the five largest state-owned electricity producers in the People's Republic of China.[3]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "《点击进入火电最新专题》," HDJOB.BJX.COM.CN, 6 March 2017
- ↑ "市委五届五次全会暨全市经济工作会议召开 - 原平新闻网," Yuanping County, Feb 5, 2015
- ↑ "Chinese nuclear giant officially launched". World Nuclear Association. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
Additional data
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