Shanxi Ruiguang power station

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Shanxi Ruiguang power station (国际能源瑞光热电公司) is a 660-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Shanxi Province, China.

Location

The photo below shows the plant in Yuci District, in Jinzhong Prefecture, Shanxi Province.

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Background on Plant

The two existing coal-fired units of Shanxi Ruiguang power station, totaling 660 MW, were brought online between 2011 and 2012. The plant is owned by Shanxi International Electricity Group.

Description of Expansion

Shanxi International Energy Group is currently planning to build two additional coal-fired units at this plant, with a total planned capacity of 1,200 MW.

However, with no developments since 2011, the expansion appears to be cancelled.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Gemeng International
• Parent company: Shanxi International Electricity Group
• Location: Yuci District, Jinzhong Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China
• Coordinates: 37.7845711, 112.719866 (exact)
• Status: Operating (Units 1 & 2); Cancelled (Units 3 & 4)
• Gross capacity: 1,860 MW (Units 1 & 2: 330 MW; Units 3 & 4: 600 MW)
• Type: Subcritical (Units 1 & 2)
• Projected in service: 2011 (Unit 1); 2012 (Unit 2)
• Coal type: Bituminous
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