Overview
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Longview WA is a 62.4 MW biomass power plant in Washington, USA, utilizing waste fuel. It is owned by Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and is currently operational.
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Longview WA is a biomass power plant located in Longview, Washington, United States. With a capacity of 62.4 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for biomass power generation. The plant is owned by Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates on waste fuel, typical of biomass facilities that convert industrial byproducts into electricity. In the United States, biomass power plants are subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for particulate matter and other pollutants. The technology employed is likely a combustion boiler with steam turbine, common for this scale and fuel type. As a biomass facility, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Longview WA plays a role in waste-to-energy conversion, reducing landfill use and providing renewable power to the local grid. Its location in an industrial area of Washington supports the state's goals for clean energy and sustainable waste management.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, though these are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas may require additional controls to meet air quality standards. The facility's capacity of 62.4 MW is moderate, balancing environmental benefits with local emissions impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Longview, Washington, United States, at coordinates 46.1236, -122.9728.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel, generating 62.4 MW of electricity.
The plant is owned by Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., a company involved in packaging and paper products.
Biomass plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter under NAAQS and other programs.
Biomass power reduces reliance on fossil fuels and can utilize waste materials, decreasing landfill methane emissions and supporting renewable energy goals.