Overview
Nalco is a 4.7 MW gas power plant in Illinois, United States, operated by Nalco Co. The facility provides electricity generation using natural gas as its primary fuel.
Nalco is a gas-fired power plant located in Illinois, United States, with a capacity of 4.7 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Nalco Co and is currently operational. As a small-scale gas power plant, it contributes to the local energy grid. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and other emission standards. Gas-fired plants like Nalco typically use combined cycle or simple cycle technology, with lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants. The facility's small capacity suggests it may serve industrial or local community needs. Nalco's environmental impact is relatively low due to its use of natural gas, which produces fewer CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions than other fossil fuels. Its location in Illinois places it within a region with diverse energy mix, including nuclear, coal, and renewables. The plant's role in the grid is likely to provide peaking or backup power, supporting grid stability.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (4.7 MW) limits overall emissions. The facility is located in Illinois, a state with varied air quality regulations under the Clean Air Act. Gas plants typically have less local air quality impact than coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
The Nalco power plant is located in Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.8009, -88.1972.
The Nalco power plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel.
The Nalco power plant has a capacity of 4.7 megawatts (MW).
Gas power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set emission limits for pollutants like SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.
With a capacity of 4.7 MW, Nalco is a small-scale gas power plant. Larger gas plants can exceed 500 MW and often use combined cycle technology for higher efficiency.