Overview
E F Oxnard Energy Facility is a 48.5 MW gas power plant located in Oxnard, California, United States. It is owned by EF Oxnard LLC and is currently operational.
E F Oxnard Energy Facility is a gas-fired power generation station situated in Oxnard, California, within the United States. With a capacity of 48.5 megawatts, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants in the region. The facility is owned by EF Oxnard LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the local energy grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel source that offers lower emissions compared to coal but still produces CO2 and other pollutants. In the United States, such facilities are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Located in Oxnard, the facility serves the energy needs of Ventura County and the broader Southern California region. Its relatively modest capacity suggests it may play a peaking or intermediate role in the grid, providing flexibility to meet demand fluctuations. The plant's environmental impact is influenced by its gas fuel type and proximity to populated areas, requiring adherence to state and federal air quality standards.
Environmental context
The E F Oxnard Energy Facility, as a gas-fired power plant, emits CO2, NOx, and other pollutants, though at lower levels than coal plants. Its location in Oxnard, a coastal city in Southern California, places it near populated areas, necessitating compliance with stringent state and federal air quality regulations, including the Clean Air Act and California's own emission standards. The plant's capacity of 48.5 MW indicates a moderate environmental footprint, with emissions subject to monitoring and control technologies to minimize local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
E F Oxnard Energy Facility is located in Oxnard, California, United States, at coordinates 34.195800, -119.166400.
E F Oxnard Energy Facility is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The facility has a capacity of 48.5 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants.
The facility is owned by EF Oxnard LLC.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and other emissions. State regulations, such as California's stringent air quality standards, also apply.