Overview
March Point Cogeneration is a 139.8 MW gas-fired power plant located in Washington State, United States. It is owned by March Point Cogeneration Co and is currently operational.
March Point Cogeneration is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Washington State, United States. With a capacity of 139.8 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned by March Point Cogeneration Co and is currently operational, contributing to the regional power grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. In the United States, gas power plants are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations aim to control emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Typical gas plants use combined cycle or simple cycle turbines. March Point Cogeneration plays a role in meeting local electricity demand and may provide steam for industrial processes, as cogeneration implies. Its location in Washington State, which has a mix of hydroelectric and natural gas generation, supports grid reliability. The plant's environmental impact is moderated by the use of natural gas, which produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal or oil.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in Washington State, which has relatively clean air, may be subject to state and federal air quality regulations. Typical gas plants are often sited near industrial zones or energy demand centers.
Frequently asked questions
March Point Cogeneration is located in Washington State, United States, near the March Point area. The exact coordinates are 48.470800 latitude and -122.560000 longitude.
March Point Cogeneration has a capacity of 139.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
March Point Cogeneration is owned by March Point Cogeneration Co.
Gas power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations control emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Natural gas power plants produce lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal or oil plants. They also emit less SO2 and NOx, though they still contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The specific impact depends on plant efficiency and emission controls.