Alden Bailey Power Plant - Gas Power Generation in Oregon, USA

Alden Bailey Power Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Oregon, United States, with an operational capacity of 10.9 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by Clatskanie Peoples Utility District, serving the local community's electricity needs. As a small-scale gas power plant, it contributes to the region's energy mix. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Gas-fired plants like Alden Bailey typically have lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, and modern combined-cycle technology can achieve higher efficiency. Alden Bailey Power Plant plays a role in supporting grid reliability in the Pacific Northwest, an area with significant hydropower resources. Its relatively small capacity makes it suitable for peaking or distributed generation, helping to balance supply and demand. The plant's environmental footprint is influenced by its fuel type and operational profile.

The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in a rural area near the Columbia River, the facility's proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing local air quality impacts. The small capacity (10.9 MW) places it in the small-scale category, with correspondingly lower overall emissions.