Overview
Houma is a 78.9 MW gas power plant in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, operated by Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Houma is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. With a capacity of 78.9 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale plant serving the local community. The plant is owned and operated by Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't and is currently operational. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. As a gas plant, it falls under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The plant may also be subject to the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) depending on its emissions profile. Houma plays a role in meeting the electricity needs of Terrebonne Parish and surrounding areas. Its location in southern Louisiana, a region prone to hurricanes and flooding, underscores the importance of reliable power generation for community resilience. The plant's operation supports local economic activity and grid stability.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but CO2 emissions remain a concern. Its location in a populated area near the Gulf Coast may affect local air quality. Typical gas plants of this scale use combustion turbine or combined cycle technology. Proximity to sensitive ecosystems like wetlands could be a consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The Houma power plant is located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The Houma plant is a gas power plant, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Houma power plant has a capacity of 78.9 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set limits on emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The Houma power plant is owned and operated by Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't.