Overview
Hinds Energy Facility is a 551.3 MW gas-fired power plant in Mississippi, USA, owned by Entergy Mississippi LLC. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Hinds Energy Facility is a gas-fired power generation station located in Mississippi, United States, with a capacity of 551.3 MW. Owned by Entergy Mississippi LLC, the plant is operational and contributes to the regional power grid. As a gas power plant, it represents a significant asset in the state's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 Hinds typically utilize combined cycle or simple cycle technology, with modern units achieving higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to older coal-fired plants. The plant's capacity of 551.3 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for gas power generation in the United States. Its location in Mississippi supports local electricity demand and grid stability. The facility's environmental footprint is primarily associated with CO2 emissions from natural gas combustion, though gas plants generally produce fewer pollutants per MWh than coal-fired alternatives.
Environmental context
Hinds Energy Facility, as a gas-fired power plant, emits CO2, NOx, and minor SOx from natural gas combustion. Its location in Mississippi, a state with moderate population density, means the plant's emissions may affect local air quality. The facility's age and technology (likely combined cycle) influence its efficiency and emission rates. Proximity to populated areas could increase local environmental concerns, though gas plants generally have a lower environmental impact than coal-fired plants.
Frequently asked questions
Hinds Energy Facility is located in Mississippi, United States, at coordinates 32.379000, -90.219900.
Hinds Energy Facility has a capacity of 551.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale gas power plant.
Hinds Energy Facility is owned by Entergy Mississippi LLC, a major utility company in the region.
As a US power plant, Hinds Energy Facility must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
With a capacity of 551.3 MW, Hinds Energy Facility is a typical gas-fired plant in the US. Modern gas plants like this often use combined cycle technology, achieving higher efficiency and lower emissions than older coal plants.