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Marbo CT Diesel Power Plant, Guam | United States Power Generation Facility

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Overview

Marbo CT is a 16 MW diesel power plant in Guam, United States, operated by Guam Power Authority. It provides electricity to the island's grid.

Marbo CT is a diesel power plant located in Guam, an unincorporated territory of the United States. With a capacity of 16 MW, it is a relatively small-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Guam Power Authority, the primary electric utility on the island. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants. Diesel plants are often used for peaking power or in remote locations where other fuel sources are less accessible. The plant operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for criteria pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a key component of Guam's power infrastructure, Marbo CT helps meet the island's electricity demand. Its location in a tropical island environment means it must comply with both federal and local environmental standards. The plant contributes to grid stability and supports the local community's energy needs.

Environmental context

Marbo CT's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the U.S. Clean Air Act. The plant's location in Guam, a small island with a fragile ecosystem, means that emissions can impact local air quality and contribute to the island's carbon footprint. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants, though the plant's relatively small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint.

Frequently asked questions

Marbo CT is located in Guam, an unincorporated territory of the United States in the western Pacific Ocean.

Marbo CT has a capacity of 16 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale diesel power plant.

Marbo CT is owned and operated by Guam Power Authority, the main electric utility on the island.

As a U.S. facility, Marbo CT must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. It may also be subject to local Guam environmental regulations.

Marbo CT uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants.
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