Overview
General Electric Plastic is a 97 MW gas power plant in Alabama, United States, operated by Alabama Power Co. It contributes to the regional grid with natural gas-fired generation.
General Electric Plastic is a gas-fired power plant located in Alabama, United States, with a capacity of 97 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Alabama Power Co, a major utility in the region. As a gas power plant, it plays a role in the state's energy mix, which includes a significant share of natural gas generation. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. The plant's capacity of 97 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants in the US. Environmental considerations for this facility include its fuel type (natural gas), which produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location in Alabama, a state with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities, means its operations are subject to local air quality management. The plant's operational status indicates it is currently active, supporting grid reliability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired generation produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal but still contributes to regional greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Alabama, a state with moderate population density, means potential exposure to emissions for nearby communities. The plant's capacity of 97 MW is relatively small, limiting its overall environmental footprint compared to larger facilities. Regulatory compliance with EPA standards helps manage local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
General Electric Plastic is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.310200, -86.525400.
The plant has a capacity of 97 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Alabama Power Co, a major utility in the region.
The plant must comply with US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.