Overview
Martin Lake is a 2,379.6 MW coal power plant in Texas, USA, operated by Luminant Generation Company LLC. It is a major coal-fired facility in the region.
Martin Lake is a coal power plant located in Texas, United States, with an operational capacity of 2,379.6 megawatts. Owned and operated by Luminant Generation Company LLC, the facility is a significant contributor to the regional power grid. As a coal-fired plant, it operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. The plant's capacity places it among the larger coal facilities in the country. Coal power plants of this scale typically employ subcritical or supercritical boiler technology, though specific details for Martin Lake are not publicly available. The facility is subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter under federal and state environmental regulations. Martin Lake plays a key role in meeting electricity demand in Texas, which has a diverse energy mix including natural gas, wind, and coal. The plant's operational status and capacity underscore its importance in the state's power generation landscape, while its coal fuel source involves environmental considerations related to greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired power plant, Martin Lake's operations involve emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. The plant's location in Texas, a state with significant industrial activity and population centers, means its emissions may affect regional air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Martin Lake is located in Texas, United States, at coordinates 32.2606° N, -94.5706° W.
Martin Lake has a capacity of 2,379.6 megawatts, making it a large coal-fired power plant.
Martin Lake is owned and operated by Luminant Generation Company LLC.
Coal power plants in the USA are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which set limits on sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other emissions.
The primary fuel used at Martin Lake is coal.