Overview
Eastman Cogeneration Facility is a 467.7 MW gas power plant in Texas, United States, operated by Eastman Cogeneration LP. It provides electricity and steam for industrial use.
Eastman Cogeneration Facility is a gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, with a capacity of 467.7 MW. Owned by Eastman Cogeneration LP, the facility is operational and serves as a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, supplying both electricity and thermal energy to nearby industrial processes. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal plants, though it still contributes to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. As a cogeneration facility, Eastman enhances energy efficiency by capturing waste heat for industrial use, reducing overall fuel consumption and environmental impact. Its location in Texas, a state with a large and diverse power generation mix, positions it as a reliable source of electricity and steam for local industry, supporting grid stability and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility's gas-fired cogeneration technology results in lower SOx and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but CO2 emissions remain a concern. Its location in Texas, a region with growing energy demand, means the plant supports local industry while operating under EPA regulations. The plant's efficiency from cogeneration reduces its overall environmental footprint relative to separate heat and power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Eastman Cogeneration Facility is located in Texas, United States, at coordinates 32.448100, -94.690300.
Eastman Cogeneration Facility has a capacity of 467.7 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large gas power plant.
Eastman Cogeneration Facility is owned by Eastman Cogeneration LP.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
Gas cogeneration plants produce lower SOx and NOx emissions than coal plants but emit CO2. Cogeneration improves efficiency by using waste heat, reducing overall fuel consumption and emissions per unit of energy.