Golmud 格尔木市

On November 5, Unit 1 of Phase I of the Qinghai Huadian Golmud thermal power project, described as China’s highest-altitude ultra-supercritical thermal power project, officially entered commercial operation. The project is in Golmud, at an average elevation of approximately 2,850 meters.

Today, November 5, Unit 1 of Phase I of the Qinghai Huadian Golmud project, China's highest-altitude ultra-supercritical thermal power project, officially began commercial operation. Located in Golmud at an average elevation of approximately 2,850 meters, the project overcame challenges including low oxygen levels and low air pressure on the plateau, and the tendency of high-alkali coal to cause coking and ash buildup. Once all its capacity has been commissioned, the project can generate 6 billion kilowatt-hours annually, enough to meet the electricity needs of approximately 6.6 million residents for one year.