Overview
Beaver Creek Gas Plant is a 5.9 MW gas-fired power facility in Wyoming, USA, operated by Devon Energy Production Co. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
Beaver Creek Gas Plant is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Wyoming, United States. With a capacity of 5.9 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power sector, contributing to regional energy supply. The plant is owned and operated by Devon Energy Production Co and is currently operational. 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, though it still must comply with emission limits and reporting requirements. Beaver Creek Gas Plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in Wyoming, a state with significant energy production from both fossil fuels and renewables. Its small capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or support local industrial operations. The plant's gas fuel source aligns with broader trends in the US toward cleaner-burning natural gas for power generation.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in Wyoming, a region with low population density, the plant's environmental impact on local air quality is relatively limited. Its small capacity (5.9 MW) further reduces its overall emission footprint. The facility must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emission monitoring and reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver Creek Gas Plant is located in Wyoming, United States, at coordinates 42.8475° N, -108.3136° W.
Beaver Creek Gas Plant has a capacity of 5.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale natural gas power plant.
Beaver Creek Gas Plant is owned and operated by Devon Energy Production Co, a major US energy company.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
With a capacity of 5.9 MW, Beaver Creek Gas Plant is significantly smaller than typical combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants, which often exceed 500 MW. Its small size suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or support local industrial loads.