Overview
Mosaic Phosphates Uncle Sam is a 26 MW cogeneration gas power plant in Louisiana, United States, owned by Mosaic Phosphates Co. It operates as a combined heat and power facility supporting industrial operations.
Mosaic Phosphates Uncle Sam is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant located in Louisiana, United States, with a capacity of 26 MW. The facility is owned by Mosaic Phosphates Co. and operates as a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, providing both electricity and thermal energy for industrial processes. This scale places it in the small-to-medium category for gas power plants in the US. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel and employs cogeneration technology, which improves overall efficiency by capturing waste heat for industrial use. While specific technical details like turbine type or efficiency are not disclosed, cogeneration plants typically achieve higher fuel utilization rates compared to conventional power generation. The facility operates under US environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission limits for criteria pollutants such as NOx and SO2. As an industrial cogeneration facility, Mosaic Phosphates Uncle Sam plays a key role in supporting the local phosphate production operations, reducing reliance on grid electricity and lowering energy costs. Its location in Louisiana's industrial corridor places it within a region with significant petrochemical and manufacturing activity, contributing to the state's energy infrastructure and economic output.
Environmental context
The plant's cogeneration design reduces overall emissions per unit of energy produced compared to separate heat and power generation. However, its reliance on natural gas results in CO2 emissions, and proximity to populated areas may raise local air quality considerations. The facility's relatively small capacity limits its regional environmental footprint, but it operates within the US regulatory framework under the Clean Air Act, which mandates emission controls and monitoring for criteria pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Mosaic Phosphates Uncle Sam is located in Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 30.0386, -90.8283.
It is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy for industrial processes.
The plant is owned by Mosaic Phosphates Co., a company involved in phosphate production.
The plant has a capacity of 26 megawatts (MW), which is considered small to medium for a gas power plant.
The plant operates under the US Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for pollutants like NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, and may require permits and monitoring.