Overview
Par Sterile Products is a 2.8 MW gas power plant in Michigan, USA, owned by JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC. It supports on-site industrial operations with natural gas-fired generation.
Par Sterile Products is a gas-fired power plant located in Michigan, United States, with a capacity of 2.8 MW. Owned by JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC, the facility is operational and serves the energy needs of the pharmaceutical manufacturing site. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated standards such as NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program. As a small-scale gas power plant, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, utilizing natural gas as a cleaner fuel source. This facility plays a role in providing reliable on-site power for pharmaceutical production, contributing to energy security for critical manufacturing processes. Its small capacity and gas fuel type position it within a lower environmental impact category relative to larger fossil fuel plants.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (2.8 MW) limits overall environmental footprint. Located in Michigan, the facility operates under US EPA regulations, including emission limits for criteria pollutants. Proximity to populated areas may require compliance with local air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Par Sterile Products is located in Michigan, United States, at coordinates 42.6837, -83.1143.
The plant has a capacity of 2.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants, the Acid Rain Program for SO2 and NOx, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
Small gas power plants like Par Sterile Products produce lower emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, with reduced CO2, SOx, and NOx. Their small capacity limits overall environmental footprint.