Overview
Five Oaks Gas Recovery is a 3.2 MW biomass power plant in Illinois, USA, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste gas into electricity, supporting renewable energy generation.
Five Oaks Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Illinois, United States, with a capacity of 3.2 MW. Owned and operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC, the facility is operational and utilizes waste gas as its primary fuel source. This scale places it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a biomass facility using waste gas, it likely benefits from renewable energy incentives and must comply with emission limits for pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. By converting waste gas into electricity, Five Oaks Gas Recovery contributes to local grid stability and reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling or flaring. Its operation supports Illinois' renewable energy goals and provides a sustainable waste management solution for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste gas as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills, a potent greenhouse gas. Its small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, though proximity to populated areas could influence regulatory oversight. The facility aligns with US EPA programs promoting renewable energy and waste-to-energy technologies.
Frequently asked questions
Five Oaks Gas Recovery is located in Illinois, United States, at coordinates 39.5678 N, -89.3683 W.
The plant uses waste gas as its primary fuel, making it a biomass power plant that generates electricity from landfill gas or similar waste-derived gas.
The plant has a capacity of 3.2 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-scale for power generation.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, and may be subject to state-level renewable portfolio standards. Emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter are regulated.
The plant is owned and operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., specializing in renewable energy from waste.