Overview
Haverhill North Cogeneration Facility is a 67 MW gas-fired power plant in Ohio, United States, owned by SunCoke Energy Inc. It operates as a cogeneration facility, providing both electricity and thermal energy.
Haverhill North Cogeneration Facility is a gas-fired power plant located in Ohio, United States, with a capacity of 67 MW. Owned by SunCoke Energy Inc., the facility is operational and plays a role in the regional energy grid. As a cogeneration plant, it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy, enhancing overall efficiency. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Gas-fired plants like this one typically have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but still require compliance with emission limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants. The 67 MW capacity places this facility in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants. Its cogeneration design improves fuel efficiency and reduces environmental impact per unit of energy produced. The facility contributes to local energy supply and supports industrial operations in the region.
Environmental context
The facility's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Ohio, a state with a mix of industrial and agricultural land, means the plant's emissions may affect local air quality. The cogeneration design reduces overall fuel consumption and waste heat, offering environmental benefits over conventional separate heat and power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Haverhill North Cogeneration Facility is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 38.5967, -82.8286.
It is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and thermal energy, with a capacity of 67 MW.
The facility is owned by SunCoke Energy Inc., a company involved in coke production and energy generation.
Gas-fired power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants, the Acid Rain Program for SO2 and NOx, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) for regional transport.
Cogeneration improves overall fuel efficiency by capturing waste heat for industrial or heating purposes, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of useful energy output.