Merom Generating Station
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Merom Generating Station is a 2-unit, 1080 MW rated coal-fired power plant located between Merom, Indiana, and Sullivan, Indiana, which has been in operation since 1982.[1] It is owned by Hallador Energy Company, who acquired it from Hoosier Energy effective October 21, 2022.[2]
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| Merom Generating Station | |
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Merom Generating Station from the Wabash River | |
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Gill Township, Sullivan County, near Merom, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39°04′04″N 87°30′41″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | Unit 1: September, 1983 Unit 2: February, 1982 |
| Owner | Hallador Energy Company |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Bituminous coal, distillate fuel oil |
| Turbine technology | Steam turbine |
| Cooling source | Artificial lake |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,080 MWe |
On January 21, 2020, Hoosier Energy announced that the company expected to retire the facility in 2023.[3] On February 15, 2022, Hoosier Energy and Hallador announced that Hallador would acquire the generating station.[4][5] On October 21, 2022, the companies announced that the acquisition was finalized.[6]
Turtle Creek Reservoir
The 1,600-acre Turtle Creek Reservoir is located adjacent to the generating station and serves as its cooling source. It is owned by Hoosier Energy, and is open to the public for seasonal fishing and waterfowl hunting.[7]
Environmental impact
Air pollution
- 2006 CO2 Emissions: 7,064,920 tons
- 2006 SO2 Emissions: 14,847 tons
- 2006 NOx Emissions: 7,808 tons
- 2005 Mercury Emissions: 162 pounds (73 kg)
Legal settlement
In July 2010 a settlement agreement was reached between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hoosier Energy to reduce emissions that are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The settlement included a civil penalty and a commitment to upgrade the air pollution controls at two power plants in Indiana, Merom Generating Station and Frank E. Ratts Generating Station.[8]
