Independence Power Plant
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Independence Power Plant is a 1,678-megawatt coal-fired base load power plant near Newark, Arkansas. The plant has two units, rated at 850 MWe each, that came online in 1983 and 1984.[2] The plant is owned in part by Entergy Arkansas. It has a 305-meter chimney built in 1983.
Official nameEntegy Independence Plant
CountryUnited States
LocationNewark, Independence County, Arkansas
Coordinates35°40′38″N 91°24′35″W
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| Official name | Entegy Independence Plant |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Newark, Independence County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35°40′38″N 91°24′35″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1983 (unit 1), 1984 (unit 2) |
| Owner | Entergy (31%) |
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| Units operational | 2 |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,678 MW |
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Emissions
In 2013, Environment America ranked the plant 35th on its list of the 100 dirtiest coal-fired power stations in the U.S., reporting that its 2011 emissions were equivalent to 2.3 million passenger vehicles.[3]
The plant released 10,787,400 metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2012 according to the EPA.[4] The emissions in metric tons comprised:
- Carbon dioxide: 10,705,646
- Methane: 25,974
- Nitrous oxide: 55,780
Phase-out plan
In 2018, the owner Entergy announced a plan to close the plant by 2030.[5]
