Overview
Blue Lake Milling Power Plant is a 1 MW diesel power plant in Australia, operated by Vibe Energy Pty Ltd. The facility provides backup or peaking power generation.
Blue Lake Milling Power Plant is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Australia, with a capacity of 1 MW. Operated by Vibe Energy Pty Ltd, the facility is classified as a diesel power plant and is currently operational. It serves as a local power source, likely for industrial or agricultural operations. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel generators that provide flexible, on-demand electricity. In Australia, such small diesel plants often support remote areas or serve as backup for grid stability. The facility's capacity places it in the small-scale category, common for distributed generation assets. As a diesel-powered facility, the plant's environmental footprint includes CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small size limits overall impact. It operates under Australian environmental regulations, which set emission standards for stationary energy sources. The plant's role in local power supply underscores its importance for energy reliability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx, though its 1 MW capacity limits total output. Located in a rural area of South Australia, the facility's environmental impact is relatively low compared to larger fossil fuel plants. Australian regulations under the National Environment Protection Council set emission limits for such facilities, ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Lake Milling Power Plant is located in Australia, near coordinates 36.3164° S, 140.7575° E, in the state of South Australia.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 1 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Vibe Energy Pty Ltd.
Diesel power plants in Australia must comply with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure and state-based emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates.
With 1 MW capacity, it is a small-scale plant, typically used for backup or peaking power, compared to large baseload plants that can exceed 500 MW.