Overview
Androscoggin Energy Center is a 163.5 MW gas power plant in Maine, USA, owned by Verso Paper Androscoggin LLC. It is operational and serves the local grid.
The Androscoggin Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Maine, United States. With a capacity of 163.5 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned by Verso Paper Androscoggin LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the regional energy supply. As a gas power plant, the facility operates using natural gas, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal but still produces CO2 and other emissions. The plant's technology is likely combined cycle or simple cycle, typical for gas plants of this size. In the United States, such facilities are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. The Androscoggin Energy Center plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and may support industrial operations in the area. Its location in Maine places it within a region with a mix of renewable and fossil fuel generation. The plant's environmental impact is managed through compliance with federal and state emission standards.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a rural area of Maine reduces direct exposure to densely populated zones, though local air quality is subject to state and federal regulations. The plant's capacity of 163.5 MW indicates a moderate scale, with typical emissions controlled by modern combustion technology and pollution control equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Androscoggin Energy Center is located in Maine, United States, at coordinates 44.5063 N, -70.2423 W.
The plant has a capacity of 163.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Verso Paper Androscoggin LLC.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Gas power plants produce lower CO2 emissions than coal plants but still emit greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Modern plants use combined cycle technology and emission controls to reduce environmental impact.