Paulsboro Refinery Gas Power Plant | Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA

Paulsboro Refinery is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Paulsboro, New Jersey, United States. With a capacity of 78.5 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned by Paulsboro Refining Company LLC and is currently operational, serving the local energy grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it typically has lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired plants, but still must comply with emission limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's location in an industrial area near the Delaware River provides access to fuel supply and cooling water. Its role in the local power grid supports energy reliability for the surrounding communities and industrial users. The facility's relatively modest capacity suggests it may serve as a peaking or intermediate load plant, complementing larger base-load generation sources.

The Paulsboro Refinery is situated in an industrial area along the Delaware River in New Jersey. As a gas-fired power plant, it produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to populated areas requires adherence to local air quality standards to minimize health impacts. Modern gas plants often employ combined cycle technology for higher efficiency and lower emissions.