Reuters quoted Huaneng Power International Inc, China largest independent power producer said the country regulator has approved its plan to build two coal-fired generating units with an investment of CNY 5.09 billion.

In a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange late on Thursday, Huaneng said the National Development and Reform Commission had given approval for its plan to build two 600 megawatt generating units for its 80%owned Shanxi Huaneng Zuoquan Power Plant in northern China.

The company said emission indexes at the plant would meet government requirements on environmental protection.

(Sourced from Reuters)