Overview
C P Kelco San Diego Plant is a 29.2 MW gas-fired power generation facility in San Diego, California, operated by CPKelco U S Inc. It provides on-site power for industrial operations.
C P Kelco San Diego Plant is a gas-fired power generation facility located in San Diego, California, United States. With a capacity of 29.2 MW, it is a small-scale plant typically used for industrial cogeneration or backup power. The facility is owned and operated by CPKelco U S Inc, a specialty chemicals manufacturer. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter. As a gas-fired facility, it likely uses combustion turbine or reciprocating engine technology. The plant is subject to U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This facility plays a key role in providing reliable power for CPKelco's manufacturing operations in San Diego. Its location in an urban area underscores the importance of efficient emission controls to minimize local air quality impacts. The plant contributes to grid stability and supports industrial activity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in San Diego, a densely populated urban area, requires compliance with stringent local air quality regulations. The facility's moderate capacity and modern gas technology likely incorporate best available control technologies (BACT) to minimize NOx and other pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
C P Kelco San Diego Plant is located in San Diego, California, United States, at coordinates 32.694700, -117.143600.
The facility has a capacity of 29.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by CPKelco U S Inc, a specialty chemicals manufacturer.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, as well as state-level air quality regulations.
Gas power plants emit lower levels of sulfur dioxide and mercury compared to coal plants, but still produce carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Modern gas plants often use combined cycle technology for higher efficiency and lower emissions.