Overview
Caterpillar is a 13.3 MW diesel power plant in the United States, owned by Caterpillar Inc. It operates on oil fuel and is located at coordinates 40.4175, -86.8447.
Caterpillar is a diesel power plant located in the United States, owned and operated by Caterpillar Inc. With a capacity of 13.3 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation facilities. The plant is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Diesel power plants of this scale are typically subject to emissions standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. As a small-scale diesel facility, Caterpillar likely serves local or backup power needs. Its environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions from oil combustion, but the relatively small capacity limits its overall impact. The plant's location in the United States places it within a well-regulated power generation sector with established environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, though its small capacity (13.3 MW) moderates the overall environmental impact. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, which require adherence to emissions limits and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The Caterpillar power plant is located in the United States at coordinates 40.4175, -86.8447.
Caterpillar is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel source.
The Caterpillar power plant has a capacity of 13.3 megawatts (MW).
The Caterpillar power plant is owned by Caterpillar Inc.
Diesel power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.