Overview
Carthage is a 41.8 MW gas power plant in Carthage, Missouri, owned by the City of Carthage. It provides electricity to the local community.
Carthage is a gas-fired power plant located in Carthage, Missouri, United States. With a capacity of 41.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local grid. The plant is owned by the City of Carthage and is currently operational. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel with lower CO2 emissions compared to coal. As a small municipal facility, it likely uses simple-cycle or combined-cycle technology. In the US, such plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and other emission standards. Carthage plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and supporting grid reliability. Its municipal ownership underscores its community-focused role. The plant's environmental impact is relatively modest due to its size and fuel type.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions than coal. Its small capacity (41.8 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in a populated area, it must comply with US EPA emission standards under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The Carthage power plant is located in Carthage, Missouri, United States, at coordinates 37.1766, -94.2994.
The Carthage plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Carthage power plant has a capacity of 41.8 megawatts (MW).
The Carthage power plant is owned by the City of Carthage, Missouri.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SO2.