Overview
Indeck Oswego Energy Center is a 57.4 MW gas-fired power plant in Oswego, New York, United States. It is owned by Indeck-Oswego Ltd Partnership and is currently operational.
Indeck Oswego Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Oswego, New York, United States. With a capacity of 57.4 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned by Indeck-Oswego Ltd Partnership and is currently operational, contributing to the regional power grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel source that offers lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still requires compliance with environmental regulations. In the United States, gas power plants like this one are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as programs targeting acid rain and regional haze. Typical gas plants of this scale use combustion turbines or reciprocating engines. Located near Lake Ontario, the plant's operations are within a region with diverse energy needs. Its modest capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or provide local grid support.
Environmental context
The Indeck Oswego Energy Center is situated in Oswego, New York, near Lake Ontario. As a gas-fired plant, its primary environmental considerations include CO2 emissions from natural gas combustion, as well as NOx and SOx emissions, though gas typically produces lower levels of these pollutants compared to coal. The plant's capacity of 57.4 MW places it in a small-to-medium scale, which may limit its overall environmental footprint. Proximity to populated areas and the lake requires adherence to local air quality standards and water usage regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Indeck Oswego Energy Center is located in Oswego, New York, United States, near Lake Ontario.
The plant has a capacity of 57.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Indeck-Oswego Ltd Partnership.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and may be subject to programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The plant is currently operational.