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Miles City GT Gas Power Plant | Montana, United States

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Overview

Miles City GT is a 23.3 MW gas power plant in Montana, United States, operated by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. It provides electricity to the local grid.

Miles City GT is a gas-fired power generation facility located near Miles City, Montana, in the United States. With a capacity of 23.3 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector, serving the local community and regional grid. The plant 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 facility, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal plants, aligning with modern environmental standards. Owned and operated by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Miles City GT plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand. Its gas fuel source contributes to a lower carbon footprint relative to coal, and its location in a rural area reduces proximity to densely populated zones, minimizing local air quality impacts.

Environmental context

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, aligning with US EPA regulations. Its small capacity and rural location near Miles City reduce potential exposure to populated areas. Gas plants typically employ combustion turbines or combined cycle systems, which are efficient and have a moderate environmental footprint.

Frequently asked questions

Miles City GT is located near Miles City, Montana, in the United States, at coordinates 46.411200, -105.795300.

Miles City GT has a capacity of 23.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.

Miles City GT is owned and operated by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, a utility company serving the region.

Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.

Miles City GT provides electricity to the local grid in Montana, supporting regional power supply with a relatively low-emission gas fuel source.
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