Delta energy park
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Delta energy park is an operating power station of at least 263-megawatts (MW) in Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, United States with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta energy park | Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, United States | 42.690644, -84.65778 (exact)[1] |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- CC_set, DEPS1, RICE_set: 42.690644, -84.65778
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Equipment | Emergency/Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC_set | Operating[2] | fossil gas: natural gas[2] | 205[2] | combined cycle[2] | no[3] | 2022[2] | – | no |
| DEPS1 | Operating[2] | fossil gas: natural gas[2] | 58[2] | gas turbine[2] | no[3] | 2022[2] | – | no |
| RICE_set | Pre-construction[4][5] | fossil gas: natural gas[5] | 110.4[4][5] | internal combustion[5] | no[4] | 2026 (planned)[4][5] | not found | no |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| CC_set | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100%][6] | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100.0%] |
| DEPS1 | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100%][6] | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100.0%] |
| RICE_set | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100%][6] | Lansing Board of Water and Light [100.0%] |
Impacts
Potential emissions and details on the project's status and permit applications can be viewed on Oil and Gas Watch page here.
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Ownership Tree
This ownership tree is part of the Global Energy Ownership Tracker, a project of Global Energy Monitor.
Background
The Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) plans to build a new gas-fired power at the premises of the Delta Energy Center. In July 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) approved a permit to build and operate the new power plant. BWL expects the plant to be operational by the end of 2026. The new construction will include six gas-fired RICE (reciprocating internal combustion engines) and two diesel-fired emergency engines. In a statement, the utility said the new power station will address increasing electricity needs in the area. The plant is designed to complement renewable energy sources like wind and solar by operating intermittently, not continuously.[7]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "U.S. Energy Information Administration, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory (November 2019)". Archived from the original on 2020-06-12. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "U.S. Energy Information Administration, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory (May 2023)". Archived from the original on 2023-09-18. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860 detailed data with previous form data (EIA-860A/860B), 2020". Archived from the original on 2021-04-18. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2024-07-01/bwl-receives-green-light-to-build-natural-gas-fired-plant?utm_source=chatgpt.com.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 https://www.lbwl.com/community/newsroom/2023-07-19-lansing-bwl-announces-plans-650mw-clean-energy?utm_source=chatgpt.com.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860 detailed data with previous form data (EIA-860A/860B), 2018". Archived from the original on 2019-11-16. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ↑ "BWL receives green light to build natural gas-fired plant". WKAR. July 1, 2-24. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
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Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
