Johnston LFG Turbine Plant - Rhode Island Biomass Power Generation Facility

Johnston LFG Turbine Plant is a biomass power plant located in Rhode Island, United States, with an operational capacity of 35.7 megawatts. Owned by Rhode Island LFG Genco, the facility utilizes landfill gas as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant is currently operational and plays a role in managing waste-to-energy conversion. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfill gas. As a biomass plant using waste fuel, it is subject to emissions guidelines for municipal solid waste landfills. The technology employed is typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects, involving gas collection and combustion in turbines to generate electricity. Environmentally, the Johnston LFG Turbine Plant helps reduce methane emissions from landfill gas by capturing and combusting it for energy, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel alternatives. The plant supports local grid stability and contributes to Rhode Island's renewable energy goals. Its location in a populated area underscores the importance of proper emissions control to minimize local air quality impacts.

The plant uses landfill gas, a renewable fuel that reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. With a capacity of 35.7 MW, it is a medium-scale biomass facility. Proximity to populated areas requires adherence to EPA emissions standards to manage air quality. The technology involves gas turbines, which are efficient but require careful control of NOx and CO emissions.