Desert Rock Energy Project
DefeatedCoal Power Plant           
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Farmington, NM 87402
United States
Latitude: 36.49764
Longitude: -108.55179
Water Source: Morrison Aquifer
Cost (in millions): 4000
Notes
7/31/2008 Desert Rock got its air permit, but on April 27th, 2009 the EPA withdrew the air permit stating the permit was prematurely granted and that the proposal didn't include 'best available technologies'.

Senator Udall supports the plant, Bingaman states the construction is out of his control

The Navajo Nation is to pay 25-49% of the total cost.
The plant would emit 12.7 million tons of GHG/yr
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EJN Coal Spreadsheet 2006/2007
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Environmental Justice Analysis
Distance (miles)02.551025
American Indian95.4%85.9%
Asian0.1%0.3%
Black0.1%0.2%
Hispanic2.9%3.7%
White0.6%8.9%
Population1,53910k
Income$31k$47k
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NameRelationOwnership
Sithe Global PowerOwner 
Din� Power AuthorityOwner 
FluorDeveloper 








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PowerTypeStatusFuel
1500 MWDefeatedSubbituminous Coal

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