Overview
District 70 Transco Gas Pipe Line is a 1.6 MW cogeneration gas power plant in Mississippi, United States, operated by Transcontinental Gas PL Corp. It is an operational facility serving local energy needs.
District 70 Transco Gas Pipe Line is a gas-fired power plant located in Mississippi, United States, with a capacity of 1.6 MW. The facility is owned by Transcontinental Gas PL Corp and operates as a cogeneration plant, producing both electricity and thermal energy. As a small-scale power generation asset, it contributes to the regional energy grid. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States 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 cogeneration facility, it benefits from efficient fuel use and lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants. The technology typically involves a gas turbine or engine coupled with heat recovery. This facility plays a role in supporting local energy reliability and industrial processes through cogeneration. Its small capacity suggests it may serve a specific industrial or commercial customer, reducing transmission losses and enhancing energy efficiency. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the region's power generation mix.
Environmental context
The plant's cogeneration technology improves overall efficiency by capturing waste heat, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy output compared to separate heat and power generation. Its location in Mississippi, a state with a mix of natural gas and coal generation, means the facility contributes to a lower-carbon footprint relative to coal. The small capacity limits its local air quality impact, though it must comply with EPA emission standards for NOx and SO2 under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
District 70 Transco Gas Pipe Line is located in Mississippi, United States, at coordinates 31.2479, -90.1991.
It is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source.
The plant has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
As a US-based facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, which set limits on emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant is owned by Transcontinental Gas PL Corp.