Overview
Fredericktown Energy Center is a 27.6 MW gas-fired power plant in Missouri, USA, operated by Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission. It serves the local grid with natural gas generation.
Fredericktown Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant located in Fredericktown, Missouri, United States. With a capacity of 27.6 MW, it is a relatively small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, primarily serving the local community and contributing to the regional grid stability. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal, and is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and New Source Performance Standards. As a gas plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, though it still emits carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The facility's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale category for gas plants. Operated by Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission, the plant plays a role in providing reliable electricity to the surrounding area. Its operational status is active, and it contributes to the diversified energy mix of Missouri, supporting local economic activity and energy independence.
Environmental context
The plant's natural gas fuel source results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a rural area of Missouri reduces direct exposure to dense populations, though local air quality may be affected by NOx emissions. The facility's relatively small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, and it operates under US EPA emissions standards.
Frequently asked questions
Fredericktown Energy Center is located in Fredericktown, Missouri, United States, at coordinates 37.571700 N, -90.317300 W.
Fredericktown Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant, meaning it generates electricity by burning natural gas.
The plant has a capacity of 27.6 megawatts (MW), which is considered a small-to-medium scale for gas power plants.
The plant is operated by Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission, a public utility serving multiple municipalities.
As a US gas power plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for emissions of NOx and CO2, and may be subject to state-level air quality rules.