On January 7, 2026, good news came from the eastern coast of Guangdong. With the successful trial operation and official commissioning of Unit 5 at Guangdong Yuedian Huidian Power Plant, this modern power plant, which is moving towards the goal of becoming the largest energy base in eastern Guangdong, has reached a key milestone in its expansion project. This not only marks a substantial breakthrough in the construction of key energy projects in Guangdong Province, but also injects strong new impetus into regional power security.

Advanced Technology and Environmental Protection Leader

The 5th unit put into operation this time is the first unit of the 2 × 1000 MW expansion project of the 5th and 6th units of Guangdong Yuedian Huidian Power Plant. This unit adopts the world's leading high-efficiency ultra supercritical secondary reheating coal-fired power generation technology, which has higher thermal efficiency and energy utilization. At the beginning of the design, the project adhered to the concept of green and low-carbon, and simultaneously constructed efficient flue gas desulfurization and denitrification devices, supporting environmental protection facilities such as sewage treatment, seawater desalination, and fully enclosed coal yards, to minimize the impact on the environment. Of particular importance is that the project has proactively reserved a site for carbon dioxide capture devices, laying a solid foundation for achieving near zero emissions in the future and demonstrating the technological direction of clean and efficient utilization of traditional energy.

The ability to ensure power supply has increased significantly

The current expansion project of Huilai Power Plant will construct two generator sets with a single capacity of 1000 megawatts. With the commissioning of Unit 5, the construction of Unit 6 is also intensifying. After all two units are completed and put into operation, the power plant can generate approximately 8.84 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, and its total installed capacity and power generation capacity will leap to the top in eastern Guangdong, becoming the truly largest energy base in the region. This will greatly enhance the power supply support capacity and operational stability of the Guangdong East Power Grid, effectively alleviate the contradiction between power supply and demand, not only provide reliable energy guarantee for the development of the Guangdong East Coastal Economic Belt such as Jieyang, Chaozhou, Shantou, but also serve as an important supporting and regulating power source, providing strong power supplement for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area with concentrated electricity load. Keywords: Infrastructure Engineering News, Infrastructure Engineering News and Information

Optimizing structure to support development

The significance of the completion and operation of this project goes far beyond the scope of a single power plant. It has strategic value in promoting the optimization of the energy structure and high-quality economic and social development of the entire region. In terms of energy structure, the addition of high-capacity, high-efficiency, and ultra-low emission units has increased the proportion of clean energy supply in the region, promoted energy conservation and emission reduction, and facilitated the efficient and intensive utilization of energy resources. In terms of economic development, stable and abundant power supply is a key factor in attracting major industrial projects and optimizing the business environment. It will provide a solid energy foundation for the eastern Guangdong region to undertake industrial transfer, cultivate emerging industries, and strengthen the port economy. In addition, the construction and operation of the project will continue to drive local employment and related industry development, generating significant economic and social benefits. It is an important part of Guangdong Province's deepening of energy supply side structural reform and building a modern energy system. (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website infrastructure engineering column editor/Gao Xue