Sumas Energy 2, Inc. (update) - Permitting Information
1. Facility Information
Sumas Energy 2
2. Location
City of Sumas, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
3. Distance from US/Canada Border
0.5 miles
4. Facility Type and Size
National Energy Systems Company proposes to construct a 660 MW natural gas fired combined cycle power plant.
5. Sources of Emissions
Combustion turbines.
6. Type of Fuel
Primary - natural gas, Backup - No. 2 fuel oil.
7. Type and Quantity of Emissions
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8. Emission Control Technology
The two new turbines' maximum permitted potential to emit (8760 hours / yr) considering controls:
| Pollutant | Emissions (tons / yr) |
Emission Control Technology |
|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 209 | Good combustion practices & pipeline natural gas |
| SO2 | 69 | Good combustion practices & pipeline natural gas |
| NOx | 144.5 | Dry low NOx burners & SCR |
| VOC | 153 | Good combustion practices, pipeline natural gas & oxidation catalyst |
| CO | 88 | Oxidation catalyst |
| H2 SO4 | 14.3 | Good combustion practices & pipeline natural gas |
| NH3 | 139 | SCR with ammonia slip limit of 5 ppm. |
9. Date Permit Application Received
June 29, 2001. Public comment period September 28, 2001 to November 1, 2001.
10. Stack Height and Diameter
Stack 1:
Height: height: 125 feet
Diameter: 20.5 feet
Stack 2:
Height: 125 feet
Diameter: 20.5 feet
11. Permit Agency Contact
State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Attn: Irina Makarow
P.O. Box 43172
Olympia, WA 98504-3172
Phone: 360.956.2047