It is a state-owned enterprise. Shenhua Yili Energy Co., Ltd. is jointly funded by Shenhua Shendong Electric Power Company and Ordos Yili Resources Group according to the share ratio of 5 1:49, and is responsible for the construction and operation of 4x200MW resource comprehensive utilization power plant and Huangyuchuan coal mine with an annual output of10000 tons.
The company was established in August 2005.