Overview
Nevada Cogen Associates 2 Black Mountain is a 96.3 MW gas power plant in Nevada, USA, owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 2. It is operational and contributes to the region's power generation capacity.
Nevada Cogen Associates 2 Black Mountain is a gas-fired power plant located in Nevada, United States. With a capacity of 96.3 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for gas power plants in the US. The facility is owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 2 and is currently operational. 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 Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). Gas-fired plants like this one typically use combined cycle or simple cycle technology, with lower emissions compared to coal-fired plants. As a cogeneration facility, it likely provides both electricity and thermal energy, enhancing overall efficiency. Its location in Nevada supports the state's energy grid, serving local communities and industries. The plant's gas fuel source contributes to a lower carbon footprint relative to coal, aligning with regional trends toward cleaner energy.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in Nevada, a state with growing energy demand, means it plays a role in balancing grid reliability. The facility's capacity of 96.3 MW suggests it serves a local or regional market, potentially reducing transmission losses. Gas plants generally have smaller environmental footprints than coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nevada, United States, at coordinates 36.225300, -114.878300.
The plant has a capacity of 96.3 MW, making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Nevada Cogeneration Assoc # 2.
The plant operates under the US EPA Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which produces lower emissions compared to coal.