Overview
Boydton Plank Road Cogen Plant is a 10.2 MW diesel power facility in Virginia, USA, operated by Dinwiddie Power Inc. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and is currently operational.
Boydton Plank Road Cogen Plant is a diesel power generation facility located in Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 10.2 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The facility is owned and operated by Dinwiddie Power Inc and remains in operational status. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller cogeneration units. In the US, such facilities are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's size and fuel type place it in a category that typically requires compliance with state-level air permits and potentially the Acid Rain Program if emissions thresholds are met. As a cogeneration plant, it likely provides both electricity and thermal energy to nearby industrial or commercial users. Its location in Virginia places it within the PJM Interconnection grid, contributing to local energy reliability. The plant's operational status indicates it plays a role in meeting regional power demands, though its small capacity limits its overall grid impact.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas, and it emits SOx and NOx that contribute to local air quality concerns. Its location in Virginia, a state with moderate population density, means emissions may affect nearby communities. The small capacity (10.2 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint, but older diesel technology can have higher particulate emissions. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act helps manage these impacts through emission limits and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Boydton Plank Road Cogen Plant is located in Virginia, United States, at coordinates 37.193600, -77.467200.
It is a diesel power plant, also known as a cogeneration plant, that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity and thermal energy.
The plant has a capacity of 10.2 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Dinwiddie Power Inc.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. They may also be subject to state-level air permits and the Acid Rain Program if emissions exceed thresholds.