U.S. Borax, Inc. Replacement Co-generation Plant
Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District
CON - Early Consultation
U.S. Borax Inc. is proposing to replace their existing cogeneration (co-gen) plant at its facility in Boron, CA. New co-gen plant is to be constructed adjacent to the existing co-gen. Co-gen Project will consist of two General Electric (GE) LM6000 PC natural-gas-fueled combustion turbine generators with heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) equipped with auxiliary duct burners to produce up to 500,000 pounds per hour (lb/hr) of process steam and~76 megawatts (MW) of electricity at full load. The new co-gen plant would replace the existing co-gen facility with Westinghouse W251 generator and HRSG equipment. When replacement turbines and HRSG units are operational, existing Co-Gen facility will be decommissioned.
Glen Stephens
2700 M Street, Suite 302
35°1'57.0"N 117°42'10.5"W
Borax Road and Suckow Road
City/Nearest Community: Boron
Mining Power:Other Power Type (Electricity)
Other Action Other Action: Construction Permit
Aesthetic/Visual Agricultural Land Air Quality Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Drainage/Absorption Geologic/Seismic Minerals Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Schools/Universities Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Water Quality Water Supply Other Issues
California Department of Parks and Recreation California Energy Commission California Highway Patrol California Public Utilities Commission Department of Conservation Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 Department of Water Resources Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 5 (Fresno) Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 6 (Victorville) Resources Agency Resources, Recycling and Recovery State Lands Commission Caltrans, District 9 Native American Heritage Commission