Overview
Engineered Carbons Borger Cogen is a 20 MW gas power plant in Borger, Texas, United States. It is owned by Orion Engineered Carbons and is currently operational.
Engineered Carbons Borger Cogen is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Borger, Texas, United States. With a capacity of 20 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned by Orion Engineered Carbons and is currently operational, serving the local energy needs of the region. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, gas power plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The plant's location in Borger, Texas, places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its cogeneration capability likely provides both electricity and thermal energy to industrial processes, improving overall efficiency. The facility plays a role in supporting local grid stability and industrial operations in the Texas Panhandle region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but CO2 emissions remain a concern. Its location in an industrial area may contribute to local air quality impacts, though regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act helps mitigate these. The small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint relative to larger facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Engineered Carbons Borger Cogen is located in Borger, Texas, United States, at coordinates 35.667000, -101.432000.
The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Orion Engineered Carbons, a global producer of carbon black.
Gas power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).
Small gas power plants like this one produce lower emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but still emit CO2 and NOx. Their smaller capacity limits overall environmental impact, and cogeneration can improve efficiency.