Overview
POET Biorefining - Jewell is a 5 MW gas power plant in Iowa, United States. It is owned and operated by POET Biorefining and is currently operational.
POET Biorefining - Jewell is a small-scale gas power plant located in Iowa, United States. With a capacity of 5 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation facilities. The plant is owned and operated by POET Biorefining and is currently operational. As a gas-fired power plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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. Gas power plants typically have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but still contribute to nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The plant serves a local grid role, providing power to the surrounding community in Iowa. Its small capacity suggests it may be used for peaking or distributed generation, supporting grid stability. The facility's location in a rural area likely minimizes direct environmental impact on populated zones.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2 and SOx emissions compared to coal, but NOx emissions remain a concern. Its small capacity (5 MW) limits overall environmental footprint. Located in rural Iowa, the facility is not in close proximity to dense populations, reducing local air quality impacts. However, gas extraction and transport for fuel supply have their own environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
POET Biorefining - Jewell is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.3284, -93.6623.
It is a gas power plant with a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned and operated by POET Biorefining.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
With a capacity of 5 MW, it is a small-scale gas power plant, typically used for local or distributed generation, compared to large-scale plants that can exceed 500 MW.