Overview
POET Biorefining - Marion LLC is a 7.8 MW gas power plant located in Marion, Ohio, United States. It is owned and operated by POET Biorefining and is currently operational.
POET Biorefining - Marion LLC is a gas power plant situated in Marion, Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 7.8 MW, it operates as a small-scale facility within the broader power generation sector. The plant is owned by POET Biorefining and is currently in operational status. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller power generation units due to its lower emissions compared to coal. In the United States, gas power plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including standards for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. The facility's size and technology align with typical small-scale gas plants that may serve local industrial or community needs. As a gas-fired facility, POET Biorefining - Marion LLC contributes to the local energy grid with relatively lower carbon intensity than coal plants. Its location in Marion, Ohio, places it within a region with diverse energy infrastructure. The plant's role in the community includes supporting local energy demands and potentially providing power for nearby industrial operations.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its small capacity of 7.8 MW limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in Marion, Ohio, the facility is in a region with moderate population density, reducing direct exposure risks. Typical small gas plants employ efficient combustion turbines or reciprocating engines.
Frequently asked questions
POET Biorefining - Marion LLC is located in Marion, Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.622000, -83.157000.
It is a gas power plant with a capacity of 7.8 MW, using natural gas as its primary fuel.
The plant is owned and operated by POET Biorefining - Marion LLC.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including standards for NOx and SO2 emissions, and may be subject to state-level air quality permits.
With 7.8 MW, it is a small-scale gas plant, typical for local or industrial power needs, compared to large combined-cycle plants that can exceed 500 MW.