Overview
Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is a 335 MW coal power plant in Decatur, Illinois, United States. It is owned and operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co and is currently operational.
Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Decatur, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 335 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the US coal power sector, contributing to the regional energy grid. The facility is owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a major agribusiness conglomerate. The plant utilizes coal as its primary fuel source, a technology that has been widely deployed across the United States for baseload power generation. As a coal power plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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. The facility plays a role in supporting local industrial operations and the broader energy needs of the region. Its location in Decatur places it within an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial activity. The plant's operational status and capacity contribute to the stability of the local power supply, while its coal-fired technology places it within the context of ongoing discussions about emissions and environmental impact in the power generation sector.
Environmental context
The plant's coal-fired technology results in significant CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Decatur, Illinois, is in a region with moderate population density, and emissions of SO2 and NOx are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. Coal plants of this scale typically have a notable environmental footprint, including contributions to local air quality and regional acid rain concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is located in Decatur, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 39.870100, -88.890800.
The plant has a capacity of 335 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a major agribusiness company.
Coal power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The primary fuel used at the plant is coal.