Overview
Buckeye Florida LP is a 69.4 MW biomass power plant in Florida, United States. It is owned by Buckeye Florida Ltd Partners and is currently operational.
Buckeye Florida LP is a biomass power plant located in Florida, United States, with a capacity of 69.4 MW. The plant is owned by Buckeye Florida Ltd Partners and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy generation. As a biomass facility, it utilizes organic materials as fuel, which aligns with renewable energy goals. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for power generation facilities. Biomass power plants are generally considered lower in carbon intensity compared to fossil fuel plants, but they still require compliance with air quality regulations. The plant's capacity of 69.4 MW places it in the small to medium scale for biomass power generation. It serves the local grid and supports the state's renewable energy portfolio. The facility's location in Florida, a state with significant biomass resources, provides a steady fuel supply and contributes to waste-to-energy initiatives.
Environmental context
Biomass power plants like Buckeye Florida LP use organic materials such as wood waste or agricultural residues as fuel, which can help reduce landfill waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, combustion of biomass still releases pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, requiring adherence to EPA emission standards. The plant's location in a rural area of Florida minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones, but local air quality monitoring is essential.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye Florida LP is located in Florida, United States, at coordinates 30.068800, -83.525300.
Buckeye Florida LP is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials such as wood waste or agricultural residues.
The plant has a capacity of 69.4 megawatts (MW), which is considered small to medium scale for biomass power generation.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for pollutants like particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. They may also need permits under state and local air quality programs.
The plant is owned by Buckeye Florida Ltd Partners, a company involved in the forestry and wood products industry.