Overview
Hugo is a 446 MW coal power plant in Oklahoma, United States, operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Hugo is a coal-fired power plant located in Oklahoma, United States, with a generating capacity of 446 MW. Owned and operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, the facility plays a key role in meeting the electricity demands of the region. As a coal power plant, it operates within the framework of the US Clean Air Act and associated regulations. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal power generation in the US. The facility is subject to emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate SO2 and NOx emissions. Hugo's environmental context involves its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions. The plant's location in Oklahoma, a state with a mix of energy sources, contributes to the regional grid's reliability. As a cooperative-owned facility, it serves member utilities and their customers, emphasizing community-focused power generation.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired power plant, Hugo produces emissions including CO2, SO2, and NOx, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. The plant's capacity of 446 MW places it in a moderate scale, and its location in Oklahoma may influence local air quality. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) contribute to its environmental footprint, though specific emission controls are not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
The Hugo coal power plant is located in Oklahoma, United States, near the coordinates 34.0158 N, -95.3206 W.
Hugo has a generating capacity of 446 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
Coal power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program (SO2) and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) for NOx and SO2, as well as state-level emissions standards.
As a coal-fired facility, Hugo provides baseload power to the regional grid, supporting reliability for member cooperatives and their customers in Oklahoma.