China

Luoding power station — 270 MW Coal

Coal Verified

Luoding power station is a 270 MW coal power plant located in China. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
270 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2004

Year online

Owner
Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd

Operator

Location
22.80, 111.62

Coordinates

Insights

#1,130
largest in China
#1,932
largest Coal worldwide
#6,419
largest worldwide
2004
7 yrs newer than avg
14
operated by Guangdong Electric Power…
10
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
270 MW
Commissioned
2004
Status
Operational
Owner
Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd
Country
China
Coordinates
22.804, 111.619

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,066,705 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
42,668,208 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

231,892
cars per year
142,227
homes per year
48,486,600
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

Nearby Plants

About this plant

The Luoding power station is a key coal-fired power generation facility situated in Guangdong province, China, with coordinates of 22.8043 latitude and 111.6189 longitude. Commissioned in 2004 and operated by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd, this power plant has a capacity of 270 MW, making it a significant contributor to the local energy mix. The Luoding power station employs traditional coal combustion technology, which plays a pivotal role in providing a consistent and reliable source of electricity to the region. As part of Guangdong’s extensive energy infrastructure, this facility is essential in meeting the energy demands of both residential areas and industrial sectors. The operational significance of the Luoding power station cannot be understated, especially in an area that is experiencing rapid economic growth and increasing energy needs. Given China’s energy policies that aim to maintain energy security while gradually shifting towards renewable resources, the Luoding power station highlights the ongoing reliance on coal as a primary energy source. Its ability to deliver dependable baseload power enhances the stability of the local grid, particularly during peak consumption periods. Overall, the Luoding power station is a cornerstone of the region’s energy generation capabilities, supporting economic activity and helping to ensure energy accessibility for the local population.

More Coal plants

Spotted an error?

Our data is community-verified. If any detail looks wrong or out of date, suggest a correction below — our team reviews and applies approved changes across all languages.