Overview
Blossburg is a 24 MW gas-fired power plant in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, USA, owned by Blossburg Power LLC. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Blossburg is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, United States. With a capacity of 24 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power sector, contributing to local electricity supply. The plant is owned by Blossburg Power LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal-fired units, though it still falls under regulations such as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) for NOx and SO2. Blossburg serves the local community by providing reliable power generation. Its relatively small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a flexible asset in the regional grid, potentially supporting peak demand or distributed generation needs. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to Pennsylvania's energy mix.
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 reduces direct population exposure to pollutants. The facility must comply with EPA emission standards for NOx and CO2, and its age and technology (likely simple cycle or combined cycle) influence its efficiency and environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Blossburg power plant is located in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 41.7065, -77.0818.
The Blossburg gas power plant has a capacity of 24 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Blossburg power plant is owned by Blossburg Power LLC.
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) for emissions of NOx and SO2.
Gas-fired plants like Blossburg produce lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal plants, but still emit CO2 and NOx, subject to EPA regulations.