Overview
Houston Plant is a 7.5 MW gas cogeneration facility operated by Eco Services Corp. in Houston, Texas, United States. It supplies power and thermal energy to industrial operations.
Houston Plant is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant located in Houston, Texas, United States. With a capacity of 7.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility that generates both electricity and useful thermal energy for industrial processes. The plant is owned and operated by Eco Services Corp. and is currently operational. The plant operates 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). As a cogeneration facility, it achieves higher overall efficiency compared to separate heat and power generation, reducing fuel consumption and emissions per unit of output. The use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions relative to coal or oil-fired plants. Houston Plant plays a role in supporting local industrial energy needs, providing reliable power and steam to nearby facilities. Its cogeneration design aligns with modern energy efficiency practices, contributing to reduced environmental footprint in the Houston industrial corridor. The plant's small capacity and gas-fired technology position it as a low-impact contributor to the regional power grid.
Environmental context
The plant's cogeneration technology improves overall efficiency, reducing fuel use and emissions compared to separate heat and power generation. Natural gas combustion produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions than coal or oil. Located in an industrial area of Houston, the plant's emissions are subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and local air quality management. Its small capacity minimizes local air quality impact.
Frequently asked questions
Houston Plant is located in Houston, Texas, United States, at coordinates 29.719800, -95.270600.
Houston Plant is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy (such as steam) for industrial processes.
Houston Plant is owned and operated by Eco Services Corp.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). State-level regulations may also apply.
Houston Plant has a capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.