Overview
Essex is a 121.2 MW gas-fired power plant in Missouri, USA, operated by Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. It supplies electricity to the local grid under US EPA Clean Air Act regulations.
Essex is a gas-fired power plant located in Missouri, United States, with a capacity of 121.2 MW. It is owned and operated by Associated Electric Cooperative Inc, a generation and transmission cooperative serving rural electric systems. The plant is operational and contributes to the regional power supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal-fired units, aligning with modern environmental standards. Essex plays a role in meeting the electricity needs of rural communities in Missouri. Its gas-fired technology provides flexible generation to complement renewable sources, supporting grid reliability. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the US.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants, reducing its local air quality impact. Its location in rural Missouri minimizes direct exposure to densely populated areas. The facility operates under EPA regulations that set emission limits and require monitoring, contributing to regional air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The Essex power plant is located in Missouri, United States, near the coordinates 36.8682° N, -89.8402° W.
Essex is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel for electricity generation.
The Essex power plant is owned and operated by Associated Electric Cooperative Inc, a generation and transmission cooperative serving rural electric systems in Missouri.
The Essex plant operates under the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which set emission limits for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants.
The Essex power plant has a capacity of 121.2 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas-fired power plants in the United States.