Overview
Longview Power Plant is a 807.5 MW coal-fired power station in West Virginia, United States. It is owned by Longview Power LLC and remains operational.
Longview Power Plant is a coal-fired power generation facility located in West Virginia, United States, with a capacity of 807.5 MW. The plant is owned by Longview Power LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the regional power grid. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Coal-fired power plants of this scale typically employ subcritical or supercritical technology, with environmental controls for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, Longview Power Plant plays a significant role in the local energy mix, providing baseload power to the surrounding region. Its environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions and other pollutants, which are subject to federal and state regulations. The plant's location in West Virginia places it within a region with a history of coal mining and power generation.
Environmental context
The Longview Power Plant, as a coal-fired facility, has a notable environmental footprint due to its CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in West Virginia, a state with a strong coal mining heritage, means it operates in an area where air quality and water usage are key environmental concerns. The plant's capacity of 807.5 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants, and its age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission levels.
Frequently asked questions
Longview Power Plant is located in West Virginia, United States, at coordinates 39.7079, -79.9590.
Longview Power Plant has a capacity of 807.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power station.
Longview Power Plant is owned by Longview Power LLC.
Coal power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
Longview Power Plant is currently operational.