Overview
Jetmore is a 2.5 MW diesel power plant in Kansas, United States, owned and operated by the City of Jetmore. It provides local grid support using oil as its primary fuel.
Jetmore is a diesel power plant located in Jetmore, Kansas, United States. With a capacity of 2.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local community. The plant is owned by the City of Jetmore and is currently operational. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel generators. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary internal combustion engines. These standards limit emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As a municipal utility, Jetmore plays a key role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for the town, particularly during peak demand or grid emergencies. Its small capacity and diesel technology make it a flexible peaking plant, though it has a higher carbon footprint per MWh compared to natural gas combined-cycle plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas. Its location in a rural area reduces direct population exposure, but local air quality may be affected during operation. The plant's age and technology (likely older diesel engine) may not incorporate modern emission controls, though it must comply with EPA's NSPS for stationary engines.
Frequently asked questions
The Jetmore power plant is located in Jetmore, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.080300, -99.893600.
The Jetmore diesel plant has a capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The Jetmore power plant is owned by the City of Jetmore, a municipal utility serving the local community.
Diesel power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary internal combustion engines, which limit emissions of NOx, CO, and VOCs. Facilities may also need to comply with state-level air quality permits.
The Jetmore plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants and provides reliable peaking capacity.