Overview
Amalgamated Sugar LLC Nampa is an 8.2 MW gas power plant in Idaho, United States, owned by Amalgamated Sugar Co-Nampa. It supports local industrial operations.
Amalgamated Sugar LLC Nampa is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Nampa, Idaho, United States. With a capacity of 8.2 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector, primarily serving the energy needs of the adjacent sugar processing operations owned by Amalgamated Sugar Co-Nampa. 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. As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with modern environmental standards. This facility plays a key role in providing reliable on-site power for industrial sugar production, reducing reliance on grid electricity. Its location in Idaho, a state with a mix of hydroelectric and natural gas generation, contributes to the regional energy landscape. The plant's operational status ensures continued support for local agricultural and food processing industries.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil, reducing its local air quality impact. Its small capacity (8.2 MW) and industrial setting in Nampa minimize proximity concerns to dense residential areas. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, ensuring compliance with emission limits.
Frequently asked questions
Amalgamated Sugar LLC Nampa is located in Nampa, Idaho, United States, at coordinates 43.605800, -116.575300.
The plant has a capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Amalgamated Sugar Co-Nampa, a sugar processing company.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The primary fuel is natural gas, which produces lower emissions compared to coal or oil.