Why did the Coffeen power plant close?

Why did the Coffeen power plant close?

The plant was cooled by Coffeen Lake which was built to support the power plant in mind. In August 2019, Vistra Energy announced they were shutting down Coffeen by the end of the year in order to meet new revisions under the Multi-Pollutant Standard Rule set by the Illinois Pollution Control Board.

Is Coffeen power plant closing?

Coffeen Power Station is a retired coal-fired power station near Coffeen, Illinois. The power station was retired on November 1, 2019.

Who owns Coffeen power plant?

Vistra Energy
Dynegy took over Coffeen and four other Illinois coal-fired plants in early 2014 by assuming some $850 million in Ameren debt. In 2017, the merger with Vistra Energy was announced, a deal that was completed on April 9, 2018.

Who owns Duck Creek powerplant?

Plant ownership The plant was owned by Ameren, an Illinois power company. In mid-March 2013, Dynegy purchased three electric generating subsidiaries and five coal plants from Ameren, including Duck Creek Station.

Is Newton power plant running?

Unit Retirement. In May 2016, plant owner Dynegy (now Vistra Energy) said it planned to cease operations at unit 2 of its Newton power station over the next year. In September 2020, Vistra Energy said unit 1 of the power station will retire by the end of 2027.

What is the approximate location of the Coffeen Power Station?

/  39.05917°N 89.40306°W  / 39.05917; -89.40306 Coffeen Power Station was a 915 megawatt ( MW) coal power plant located south of Coffeen, Illinois near Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Montgomery County, Illinois.

How much did Ameren spend on the Duck Creek scrubbers?

At the end of 2009 it was announced that Ameren Energy Resources had spent US$1 billion for the installation of scrubbers at two of its facilities, including the Duck Creek Station and the Coffeen Power Station. The scrubbers reduce nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions.

What happened to the Coffeen Lake power plant?

The plant was cooled by Coffeen Lake which was built to support the power plant in mind. Formerly ran by Central Illinois Public Service Company and later Ameren, Ameren sold the plant to current owner Dynegy in 2013.