Overview
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is a 50.4 MW biomass power plant in the United States, owned and operated by Leaf River Cellulose LLC. It generates electricity from biomass fuel.
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is a biomass power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 31.243400, -89.045600. The facility has a capacity of 50.4 MW and is currently operational. It is owned by Leaf River Cellulose LLC and utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source. As a biomass power plant, Leaf River Cellulose LLC operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated standards for emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Biomass power plants in the US are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may participate in renewable energy programs. The plant contributes to the local energy grid by providing renewable electricity from biomass, a fuel source that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its capacity of 50.4 MW places it in the small to medium scale for biomass power generation in the US.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biomass fuel can have environmental implications, including CO2 emissions from combustion, though biomass is often considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. Proximity to populated areas and local air quality regulations under the EPA's NAAQS influence operational practices. The facility's age and technology type (biomass combustion) affect its efficiency and emission profile.
Frequently asked questions
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is located in the United States at coordinates 31.243400, -89.045600.
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is a biomass power plant that generates electricity using biomass fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 50.4 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, and may be subject to state-level renewable portfolio standards.
Biomass power generation produces CO2 emissions, but is considered carbon-neutral if biomass is sourced sustainably. It also emits other pollutants like NOx and particulate matter, which are regulated to protect air quality.