Overview
Frontier is a 122.4 MW gas power plant in Oklahoma, United States, operated by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Frontier is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Oklahoma, United States, with a capacity of 122.4 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co, a major utility serving the region. As a gas power plant, it plays a role in meeting local electricity demand. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. Gas-fired plants typically have lower emissions compared to coal, but still face compliance requirements. The plant contributes to the regional power grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its operational status as an active facility indicates ongoing electricity generation. The use of natural gas as a fuel aligns with broader trends in the U.S. energy sector toward cleaner-burning fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in Oklahoma, a state with significant oil and gas production, places it within a region where natural gas infrastructure is well-developed. The facility's capacity of 122.4 MW is considered medium-scale for a gas plant, and its proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality considerations under the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
The Frontier power plant is located in Oklahoma, United States, with coordinates 35.439700 N, -97.625000 W.
The Frontier plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Frontier power plant has a capacity of 122.4 megawatts (MW).
The Frontier power plant is owned and operated by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
Gas power plants in the United States must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.