Overview
Croda Atlas Point CHP is a 2.2 MW biomass power plant in New Castle, Delaware, USA. Owned by Croda Inc., it operates as a combined heat and power facility using waste fuel.
Croda Atlas Point CHP is a biomass power plant located in New Castle, Delaware, United States. With a capacity of 2.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, operating as a combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The plant is owned by Croda Inc., a specialty chemical company, and is integrated with their Atlas Point manufacturing site. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, typical of CHP facilities that utilize industrial byproducts. As a small biomass plant, it falls under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for biomass combustion. CHP systems generally achieve higher efficiency than separate heat and power generation. Environmentally, the plant contributes to on-site energy efficiency and reduces waste disposal needs. Its location within an industrial area minimizes proximity to dense populations. The plant supports Croda's sustainability goals by providing local power and heat, reducing reliance on grid electricity and fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces landfill burden and associated methane emissions, while its CHP configuration improves overall energy efficiency. Located in an industrial zone near the Delaware River, the facility's emissions are subject to EPA air quality standards. The small capacity limits its regional environmental impact, but biomass combustion still produces CO2 and particulates, requiring proper emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Croda Atlas Point CHP is located in New Castle, Delaware, United States, at coordinates 39.6933, -75.5431.
It is a biomass power plant that operates as a combined heat and power (CHP) facility, using waste as its primary fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 2.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for pollutants like particulate matter, SOx, and NOx. State-level regulations may also apply.
By using waste fuel, the plant reduces landfill waste and associated emissions. Its CHP design improves energy efficiency, lowering overall fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to separate heat and power generation.