Overview
Olive is a 109.7 MW gas power plant in Burbank, California, operated by City of Burbank Water and Power. It serves the local grid with natural gas-fired generation.
Olive is a natural gas power plant located in Burbank, California, United States. With a capacity of 109.7 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the US gas power sector, providing electricity to the Burbank area. The plant is owned and operated by the City of Burbank Water and Power, a municipal utility. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal plants, though it still contributes to nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Olive plays a key role in meeting the electricity demand of Burbank and its surrounding communities. Its location in Southern California places it in a region with stringent air quality regulations, requiring compliance with state and federal emission standards. The plant's operation supports grid reliability and local energy independence.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower SO2 and NOx emissions compared to coal, but it still contributes to CO2 emissions. Located in the Los Angeles Basin, an area with high population density and air quality challenges, the facility must adhere to strict emission limits under the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Its capacity of 109.7 MW places it in the medium-scale category, with environmental impact moderated by modern combustion technology.
Frequently asked questions
The Olive power plant is located in Burbank, California, United States, at coordinates 34.176400, -118.314700.
The Olive power plant has a capacity of 109.7 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired facility.
The Olive power plant is owned and operated by the City of Burbank Water and Power, a municipal utility serving the Burbank area.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR. State and local agencies, such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District in California, may impose additional requirements.
The primary fuel used at the Olive power plant is natural gas, which produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal.