Sumas Energy 2 (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 (NESCO) is to construct a 660 MW natural gas fired combined cycle power plant.
5. Sources of Emissions
Two combustion turbines
6. Type of Fuel
Primary - natural gas
7. Type and Quantity of Emissions & 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 | 76.7 | Good combustion practices, pipeline natural gas & oxidation catalyst |
| CO | 88 | Oxidation catalyst |
| H2SO4 | 14.3 | Good combustion practices & pipeline natural gas |
| NH3 | 139 | SCR with ammonia slip limit of 5 ppm. |
9. Date Permit Application Received
On October 17, 2005, NESCO requested an extension of the October 17, 2004 PSD permit. The existing permit expires if construction of the facility does not begin before April 17, 2006. The application, if approved, would extend the time period during which construction may begin to October 17, 2007. Prior to acting upon the application, EFSEC must first solicit public comment. The public comment period for a proposed action is estimated to begin January 15, 2006.
10. Stack Height and Diameter
Stack 1:
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