Aurora Energy LLC Chena Coal Power Plant, Fairbanks, Alaska

Aurora Energy LLC Chena is a coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 27.5 megawatts, situated in Fairbanks, Alaska. The plant is owned by Aurora Energy LLC and operates within the United States' power generation sector, which is regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a coal power plant, Aurora Energy LLC Chena utilizes coal as its primary fuel source. The plant's capacity of 27.5 MW places it in the small-scale category for coal-fired generation. Typical coal plants of this size may use subcritical boiler technology. The plant is subject to federal and state emissions standards, including those for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The plant serves the local community in the Fairbanks area, providing baseload power generation. Its location in Alaska presents unique logistical and environmental considerations, including cold climate operations and fuel supply chains. The facility contributes to the regional grid reliability and supports local energy needs.

The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate emissions, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Its proximity to Fairbanks, a populated area, raises considerations for local air quality. The plant's small capacity (27.5 MW) results in a relatively lower environmental footprint compared to larger coal facilities, but its age and technology (likely subcritical) may result in higher emissions per MWh than modern supercritical or CCGT plants.