Overview
Harrison County Power Project is a 570 MW gas-fired power plant in Texas, USA, operated by Northeast Texas Elec Coop Inc. It provides electricity to the regional grid.
Harrison County Power Project is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Texas, United States. With a capacity of 570 MW, it operates as a medium-to-large scale plant within the US power sector. The plant is owned and operated by Northeast Texas Elec Coop Inc, serving the local community and regional electricity needs. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for modern power generation due to its lower emissions compared to coal. The plant's operational status is active, and it likely employs combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical for gas plants of this size. Under the US Clean Air Act, the plant must comply with emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants, as well as participate in programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR. Harrison County Power Project plays a significant role in the Texas power grid, providing reliable electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in East Texas supports the region's energy demand, and its gas-fired technology offers flexibility and lower carbon intensity relative to older coal plants. The plant contributes to the state's diverse energy mix and grid stability.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a rural area of Texas reduces direct population exposure to pollutants. The facility must comply with US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and regional haze rules. Water usage for cooling and potential methane leakage from gas extraction are additional environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Harrison County Power Project is located in Texas, United States, near coordinates 32.395800, -94.436700.
Harrison County Power Project has a capacity of 570 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Northeast Texas Elec Coop Inc, a cooperative that provides electricity to the region.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for NOx, SOx, and CO2, and may participate in programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.