Mooreland Gas Power Plant | Oklahoma Power Generation Facility

Mooreland is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Oklahoma, United States. With a capacity of 305 megawatts, it operates as a medium-scale gas plant within the US power sector. The plant is owned and operated by Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving rural electric distribution systems in Oklahoma and surrounding states. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for flexible power generation in the US. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated rules such as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and the Acid Rain Program, which govern emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. Mooreland plays a role in meeting the electricity demands of rural communities in Oklahoma. As a gas-fired plant, it offers operational flexibility to complement renewable energy sources and support grid reliability. The facility's location in a region with significant agricultural activity underscores its importance in powering local infrastructure and economic development.

The Mooreland gas plant contributes to local air quality considerations typical of natural gas combustion, including emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide. Its location in a rural area of Oklahoma may reduce direct exposure to densely populated centers, but regional air quality regulations under the Clean Air Act still apply. The plant's capacity of 305 MW places it in a moderate scale category, with environmental impacts managed through permits and compliance with state and federal emission standards.