Overview
Bethel is a 12.6 MW diesel power plant in Alaska, USA, operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. It serves the Bethel area with oil-fired generation.
Bethel is a diesel power plant located in Bethel, Alaska, United States. With a capacity of 12.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, primarily serving the local community. The plant is operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, a rural electric cooperative. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for remote Alaskan communities where fuel oil is a common energy source. As a diesel power plant, it operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for criteria pollutants. The plant's technology is likely based on internal combustion engines, common for such facilities. Bethel plays a crucial role in providing electricity to the Bethel area, a remote region not connected to the main power grid. Its operation supports local homes, businesses, and essential services. The plant's environmental context includes its fuel type and location in a sensitive Arctic ecosystem, though specific emission data is not detailed here.
Environmental context
The Bethel diesel power plant operates in a remote Alaskan environment, where oil combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its location in a sensitive Arctic ecosystem requires careful management of emissions and fuel storage. The plant's age and technology are typical for small diesel facilities, with potential for efficiency improvements.
Frequently asked questions
The Bethel power plant is located in Bethel, Alaska, United States, at coordinates 60.789700, -161.787800.
The Bethel power plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel power plants in remote Alaskan communities.
The Bethel power plant is operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, a rural electric cooperative serving the Bethel area.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as fuel quality requirements.
Bethel provides essential electricity to the Bethel area, a remote region not connected to the main Alaskan grid, supporting local homes and businesses.