Overview
Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines is a 7.9 MW coal power plant in Iowa, United States, owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co. It operates as a small-scale facility within the US coal power sector.
Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 7.9 MW, it is classified as a small-scale power plant within the US energy landscape. The facility is owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a major agricultural processor, and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 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 from coal-fired units. The small capacity suggests the plant may use subcritical boiler technology, typical for older or smaller coal units. As a coal-fired plant, Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines contributes to the local grid but has a relatively modest environmental footprint compared to larger coal facilities. Its location in an industrial area likely supports nearby agricultural processing operations. The plant's age and technology may influence its compliance with evolving emission standards, but its small scale reduces overall regional impact.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small 7.9 MW capacity limits overall output. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the facility is in a region with mixed agricultural and urban land use. Proximity to populated areas may require adherence to local air quality standards. The plant's age and subcritical technology (typical for small coal units) can affect efficiency and emission rates compared to modern supercritical or combined-cycle plants.
Frequently asked questions
Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, at coordinates 41.624400, -93.584500.
The plant has a capacity of 7.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power facility.
The facility is owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a global agricultural processing and food ingredient company.
As a US coal plant, it must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel source, which is typical for small-scale power generation in the US.