Overview
American Gypsum Cogeneration is a 9.6 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, owned by Eagle Materials Co LLC. It operates as a cogeneration facility, providing both electricity and thermal energy.
American Gypsum Cogeneration is a gas-fired power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 39.6486, -106.9494. The facility has a capacity of 9.6 MW and is owned by Eagle Materials Co LLC. It is currently operational and classified as a gas power plant within the power generation sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its 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 particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with modern environmental standards. As a cogeneration facility, American Gypsum Cogeneration plays a dual role in supplying electricity and thermal energy, likely supporting industrial processes at the adjacent gypsum manufacturing site. Its relatively small capacity positions it as a localized energy source, contributing to grid stability and industrial efficiency in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants, reducing its local environmental footprint. Its location in a rural area with low population density minimizes direct exposure risks to communities. The cogeneration configuration enhances overall energy efficiency, reducing waste heat and fuel consumption.
Frequently asked questions
American Gypsum Cogeneration is located in the United States at coordinates 39.6486, -106.9494, likely in Colorado near a gypsum manufacturing facility.
The plant has a capacity of 9.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by Eagle Materials Co LLC, a company involved in building materials and construction products.
Gas-fired 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 limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), simultaneously produces electricity and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source, achieving higher overall efficiency (up to 80%) compared to separate generation.