Overview
Archer Daniels Midland Lincoln is a 7.9 MW coal power plant in Nebraska, USA, owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co. It is an operational facility serving industrial power needs.
Archer Daniels Midland Lincoln is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Nebraska, United States. With a capacity of 7.9 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power sector, owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a major agricultural processor. The plant is operational and supports on-site or local industrial energy demand. As a coal power plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale category for coal generation. The facility's environmental context includes its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in Nebraska, a state with a mix of agricultural and industrial activity, means the plant may contribute to local air quality considerations. The plant's role is likely to provide reliable power for industrial processes, aligning with the owner's core business.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Its small capacity (7.9 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants. Nebraska's industrial and agricultural landscape suggests the plant may be located in a rural or semi-rural setting, potentially reducing direct population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Archer Daniels Midland Lincoln is located in Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 40.8665, -96.6145.
The plant has a capacity of 7.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by Archer Daniels Midland Co, a global agricultural processing and commodities trading corporation.
As a US coal plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
The plant uses coal as its primary fuel source.