A.E.S. Corp. Coal Power Plant, Puerto Rico | United States Power Generation

A.E.S. Corp. is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Puerto Rico, United States. With a capacity of 454.3 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale plant within the U.S. power sector. The plant is owned and operated by AES Corporation, a global energy company, and is currently operational. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a technology that has been widely deployed across the United States. As a coal power plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. Located in Puerto Rico, the plant plays a key role in the island's energy infrastructure, providing reliable baseload electricity. Its operation is subject to local environmental considerations, including proximity to populated areas and the need to balance energy demand with emission controls.

The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under U.S. federal programs. Its location in Puerto Rico, an island with dense population centers, raises considerations about local air quality impacts. The plant's capacity of 454.3 MW places it in a medium-to-large scale, and its operational status suggests ongoing compliance with emission standards.