Overview
ExxonMobil Oil Joliet Refinery is a 39.7 MW gas power plant in Illinois, USA. It is owned by ExxonMobil Oil Corp and is currently operational.
ExxonMobil Oil Joliet Refinery is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 39.7 MW, it operates as a small-scale plant within the US power sector, primarily serving the refinery's own energy needs. 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 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal plants, but still must comply with emission limits for NOx and SO2. This facility plays a role in supporting the refinery's operations, providing reliable on-site power generation. Its location in Illinois places it within a region with a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, coal, and renewables. The plant's small capacity and gas fuel type contribute to its relatively lower environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
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 (39.7 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. Located in an industrial area, the plant's emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for local air quality. Gas plants typically use combined cycle or simple cycle turbines.
Frequently asked questions
ExxonMobil Oil Joliet Refinery is located in Illinois, United States, near Joliet.
The plant has a capacity of 39.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by ExxonMobil Oil Corp.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS for air quality, the Acid Rain Program for SO2, and CSAPR for NOx emissions.
Gas plants emit less CO2, SOx, and NOx than coal or oil plants, but still contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. They are subject to EPA emission limits and monitoring.