Overview
Black Oak Power Producers is a 4 MW biomass power plant in Missouri, United States, owned by Cube District Energy LLC. It converts waste into electricity, supporting local renewable energy goals.
Black Oak Power Producers is a biomass power plant located in Missouri, United States, with an operational capacity of 4 megawatts. Owned by Cube District Energy LLC, the facility is currently operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. As a small-scale biomass plant, it contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards for biomass combustion. Biomass power plants of this size typically employ combustion or gasification technologies to convert waste into electricity, with emissions controls to meet state and federal air quality requirements. By generating electricity from waste, Black Oak Power Producers helps reduce landfill use and provides a local source of renewable energy. Its capacity of 4 MW is sufficient to power several hundred homes, contributing to community energy resilience and supporting Missouri's renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas may require additional emissions controls to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The small capacity limits overall environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Black Oak Power Producers is located in Missouri, United States, at coordinates 37.2319° N, 92.4539° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
The plant is owned by Cube District Energy LLC.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level regulations.