Overview
CII Carbon LLC is a 46 MW cogeneration gas power plant located in Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and owned by CII Carbon LLC.
CII Carbon LLC is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant with a capacity of 46 megawatts, located in Louisiana, United States. The facility is currently operational and owned by CII Carbon LLC. Cogeneration plants produce both electricity and useful thermal energy, improving overall efficiency. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for criteria pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a gas-fired facility, it typically has lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with state and federal regulations. CII Carbon LLC contributes to the local power grid and may serve industrial customers with its cogeneration capabilities. The plant's location in Louisiana places it within a region with significant energy infrastructure, supporting both local industry and residential needs.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel in a cogeneration configuration, which generally results in lower CO2 emissions per unit of energy compared to coal. Its capacity of 46 MW is relatively small, reducing its overall environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality, but modern gas plants are subject to stringent emissions limits under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
CII Carbon LLC is located in Louisiana, United States, with coordinates 29.9327, -89.9782.
CII Carbon LLC is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful heat.
The plant has a capacity of 46 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for NOx, SOx, and other pollutants, as well as state-level regulations.
CII Carbon LLC is owned by CII Carbon LLC.