Paramount Refinery Gas Power Plant | California, United States

Paramount Refinery is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 6.7 MW, it is a small-scale plant that primarily serves the energy demands of the associated refinery operations. The plant is owned and operated by Paramount Petroleum Corporation and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants. Paramount Refinery plays a role in providing reliable power to the refinery complex, contributing to the local industrial infrastructure. Its small capacity and gas fuel type position it as a relatively low-emission source within the power generation sector. The plant's location in an industrial area of California aligns with typical siting for such facilities, minimizing direct impact on densely populated zones.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its small capacity (6.7 MW) limits overall environmental footprint. Located in an industrial area of California, the facility operates under strict state and federal air quality regulations, including the EPA's CAA and California's stringent emission standards. Proximity to populated areas is moderate, with potential local air quality impacts managed through permits and monitoring.