Overview
L L Wilkins is a 55.2 MW gas power plant in Clarksdale, Mississippi, operated by Clarksdale Public Utilities. It provides electricity to the local community.
L L Wilkins is a gas-fired power plant located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. With a capacity of 55.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, serving the local grid under the ownership of Clarksdale Public Utilities. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility is subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gases and air pollutants. L L Wilkins plays a role in meeting the electricity needs of Clarksdale and surrounding areas. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking plant or support local distribution. The plant's operational status indicates it continues to contribute to the regional power supply, operating within the regulatory framework of the US power sector.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but it still emits CO2. Located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the facility is in a rural area with lower population density, reducing direct exposure to emissions. Its small capacity suggests it may use older combustion turbine technology, which could have higher emissions per MWh than modern combined cycle units.
Frequently asked questions
L L Wilkins is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States, at coordinates 34.1845, -90.5627.
L L Wilkins has a capacity of 55.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired power plant.
L L Wilkins is owned by Clarksdale Public Utilities, a municipal utility serving the Clarksdale area.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of CO2, NOx, and SO2. Facilities may also be subject to state-level environmental permits.
With a capacity of 55.2 MW, L L Wilkins is smaller than the average US gas plant, which typically exceeds 100 MW. It likely serves a local or peaking role rather than baseload generation.