Overview
Orlando Cogen LP is a 122.4 MW gas-fired power plant in Orlando, Florida, United States. It is owned by Orlando CoGen Ltd LP and currently operational.
Orlando Cogen LP is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Orlando, Florida, United States. With a capacity of 122.4 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the U.S. power generation sector, contributing to the regional electricity grid. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Orlando Cogen LP plays a role in meeting the energy demands of the Orlando metropolitan area. Its gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, aligning with the region's shift toward cleaner energy sources. The plant's location in a populated area underscores the importance of compliance with local air quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2) compared to coal-fired plants, reducing its local air quality impact. Its location in the Orlando area, a region with growing energy demand, means the facility supports grid reliability while operating under EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act. The plant's capacity of 122.4 MW places it in a moderate scale, balancing efficiency and environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Orlando Cogen LP is located in Orlando, Florida, United States, at coordinates 28.4426° N, -81.4123° W.
Orlando Cogen LP has a generating capacity of 122.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas power plant.
Orlando Cogen LP is owned by Orlando CoGen Ltd LP.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Gas-fired power generation produces lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions per megawatt-hour compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Modern combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT) achieve higher efficiency and lower emissions than older technologies.