Overview
Hunlock Power Station is a 145.9 MW gas-fired power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, operated by UGI Development Co. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Hunlock Power Station is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a capacity of 145.9 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for gas power plants in the region. The plant is owned by UGI Development Co and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it typically has lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits and monitoring requirements. Hunlock Power Station plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and contributes to the diversity of the regional power generation mix. Its gas-fired technology offers operational flexibility, supporting grid stability and integration of renewable energy sources. The plant's location in Pennsylvania places it within a state with a significant natural gas infrastructure.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a populated area may require adherence to local air quality standards. Typical gas plants have moderate environmental footprints. Proximity to water bodies could involve water usage for cooling.
Frequently asked questions
Hunlock Power Station is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 41.2006, -76.0700.
Hunlock Power Station is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 145.9 MW.
Hunlock Power Station is owned by UGI Development Co.
Gas power plants in the USA must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
As a 145.9 MW gas plant, Hunlock Power Station provides flexible generation capacity to meet peak demand and support grid reliability in Pennsylvania.