Overview
Marceline is an 8 MW diesel power plant in Marceline, Missouri, United States. Owned by the City of Marceline, it operates on oil and serves local grid needs.
Marceline is a diesel power plant located in Marceline, Missouri, United States. With a capacity of 8 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the U.S. power generation sector, primarily serving the local community. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller diesel plants that provide peaking or backup power. In the United States, such facilities are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, though smaller units may have less stringent requirements. As a municipally owned facility, Marceline plays a role in ensuring local energy reliability. Its relatively small capacity and diesel fuel type result in a moderate environmental footprint compared to larger coal or natural gas plants, but it contributes to the region's power diversity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though at a smaller scale than larger fossil fuel plants. Its location in a rural area of Missouri reduces direct population exposure, but local air quality may still be affected. Typical diesel plants of this size have moderate efficiency and emissions controls.
Frequently asked questions
The Marceline power plant is located in Marceline, Missouri, United States, at coordinates 39.716900, -92.945800.
Marceline is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The Marceline power plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Marceline power plant is owned by the City of Marceline, Missouri.
Diesel power plants in the U.S. are subject to the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.