Goodman Energy Center - Gas Power Plant in Kansas, United States

Goodman Energy Center is a natural gas power plant located in Kansas, United States, with a capacity of 103.5 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Midwest Energy Inc and is currently operational. As a gas-fired plant, it falls within the medium-scale range for power generation in the US. The plant operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency, complying with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. The facility likely uses combined cycle or simple cycle gas turbine technology, which is typical for modern gas plants. Goodman Energy Center plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand in Kansas. Its gas-fired generation provides flexible power that can complement renewable sources like wind, which is abundant in the area. The plant's relatively modest capacity makes it suitable for peaking or intermediate load operations, contributing to grid reliability.

The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in rural Kansas reduces direct exposure to densely populated areas, though local air quality may be affected by NOx and SOx emissions. Typical gas plants have a smaller environmental footprint than older coal units.