Overview
Ergon Refining Vicksburg is a 4.8 MW gas power plant in Mississippi, USA, owned by Ergon Refining Inc. It supports industrial operations with on-site power generation.
Ergon Refining Vicksburg is a gas-fired power plant located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States. With a capacity of 4.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility primarily serving the energy needs of the adjacent refining operations. The plant is owned by Ergon Refining Inc and is currently operational. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, resulting in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter. As a small industrial facility, it is not subject to the same stringent permitting requirements as larger utility-scale plants under the US Clean Air Act, but it must still comply with state and federal emission standards. The facility plays a role in ensuring reliable power for refining processes, contributing to the local industrial economy. Its location in the Mississippi River region places it within a network of energy and industrial infrastructure, supporting regional fuel supply chains.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (4.8 MW) limits overall environmental impact. Located in an industrial area near Vicksburg, it is not in close proximity to dense residential zones, reducing local air quality concerns. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including New Source Performance Standards for stationary gas turbines.
Frequently asked questions
Ergon Refining Vicksburg is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States, at coordinates 32.3883 N, -90.9083 W.
It is a gas power plant, meaning it uses natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant is owned by Ergon Refining Inc, a company involved in petroleum refining and related operations.
The plant has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-scale for power generation.
As a US-based facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for stationary gas turbines, and state-level emission limits.