Overview
Graham is a 634.7 MW gas-fired power plant in Texas, United States, owned by Luminant Generation Company LLC. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Graham is a gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, with a capacity of 634.7 MW. It is owned by Luminant Generation Company LLC and is currently operational. The plant contributes to the state's power generation mix, which relies heavily on natural gas. As a gas-fired facility, Graham operates with combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical of modern gas plants. The plant is subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for NOx and SO2. Texas's competitive electricity market encourages efficient operation. The plant plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand, particularly during peak periods. Its capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas plants in the US. The facility's environmental footprint is lower than coal plants due to natural gas's cleaner combustion, but it still contributes to CO2 emissions.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a rural area of Texas, with low population density. Natural gas combustion produces lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's age and technology (likely combined cycle) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The Graham power plant is located in Texas, United States, near the coordinates 33.1344 N, -98.6117 W.
The Graham plant is a gas-fired power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Graham power plant is owned by Luminant Generation Company LLC.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for NOx and SO2, and may be subject to state-level emissions rules.
The Graham power plant has a capacity of 634.7 megawatts (MW).