Overview
DFW Gas Recovery is a 12.4 MW biomass power plant in Texas, United States, owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste into energy, supporting local grid stability.
DFW Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Texas, United States, with a capacity of 12.4 MW. Owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC, the facility is operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. This scale places it among small-to-medium biomass plants in the country. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated emission standards. Biomass power plants in the US are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may participate in renewable energy certificate programs. The technology typically involves combustion or gasification of biomass feedstocks. DFW Gas Recovery contributes to waste-to-energy conversion, reducing landfill methane emissions and providing renewable electricity. Its location in Texas, a state with high energy demand, supports grid reliability and diversifies the energy mix. The plant's operations align with regional renewable energy goals and waste management strategies.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based generation. Located in Texas, the facility operates in a region with high air quality monitoring under the EPA's NAAQS. Biomass combustion emits CO2, but is considered carbon-neutral if feedstocks are sustainably sourced. Proximity to populated areas may require adherence to local air quality regulations.
Frequently asked questions
DFW Gas Recovery is located in Texas, United States, near coordinates 33.0196 N, -96.9620 W.
DFW Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
DFW Gas Recovery has a capacity of 12.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale biomass plant.
DFW Gas Recovery is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, and may be subject to state-level renewable portfolio standards.