Overview
MJMEUC Generating Station #1 is a 13.3 MW gas power plant in Missouri, United States, operated by Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission. It provides electricity to the local grid.
MJMEUC Generating Station #1 is a gas-fired power plant located in Missouri, United States, with a capacity of 13.3 MW. It is owned and operated by the Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission, serving the local community's electricity needs. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired facility, it typically has lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal plants, though carbon dioxide emissions are still a consideration. This facility plays a role in the regional power grid, providing a moderate-scale generation source. Its operational status ensures continued electricity supply to the area, contributing to energy reliability for the surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel source results in lower SOx and NOx emissions compared to coal, but CO2 emissions are still produced. Its location in rural Missouri minimizes direct impact on densely populated areas. The relatively small capacity of 13.3 MW suggests a modest environmental footprint, though specific emission data is not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
MJMEUC Generating Station #1 is located in Missouri, United States, at coordinates 39.251100, -91.640100.
It is a gas power plant with a capacity of 13.3 MW, owned by the Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission.
The plant has a capacity of 13.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired facility.
As a U.S. facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant is operated by the Missouri Joint Municipal Power Electric Utility Commission, a public utility serving municipal customers.