Glendive GT Gas Power Plant | Montana, United States

Glendive GT is a gas-fired power plant located in Montana, United States, with a capacity of 83.7 MW. The facility is owned by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co and is currently operational, serving the local grid. As a gas power plant, Glendive GT operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program. Gas-fired plants generally have lower emissions of SOx and NOx compared to coal, but still contribute to CO2 emissions. The plant's capacity places it in the small to medium scale for gas power generation in the US. The plant plays a role in meeting electricity demand in the region, supporting both residential and industrial consumers. Its location in Montana, a state with significant energy resources, positions it within a diverse energy mix that includes coal, hydro, and renewables.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but CO2 emissions are still a concern. Its location in a relatively rural area of Montana reduces direct population exposure, but the plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. The capacity of 83.7 MW is modest, limiting overall environmental footprint.