World Power Generation Projects

     First Entry Date: 2/1/2001
     Revision Date: 8/1/2005

                 Location: KY   near Central City, company's Gibraltar mine property,Muhlenberg County
                 Startup Date: 2009
                 Size: 1500  MW
                 Primary Fuel: Coal   Illinois Basin
                 Secondary Fuel:  
                 Duct Burner:      
                 Duct Burner Supplier:  
                 Oxidation Catalyst:      
                 Oxidation Catalyst Supplier:  
                 NOx Limit: 0.08 lb/MMBtu (30 day)           
                 CO Limit: 0.1 lb/MMBtu
                 VOC Limit: 0.0072 lb/MMBtu           
                 PM limit: 0.018 lb/MMBtu
                 SO2 Limit: 0.167 lb/MMBtu (30 day)            
                 NH3 limit:  

          Description:
           Will incorporate SCR, low NOx burners, wet limestone FGD and dry and wet ESP and allow the use of Western Kentucky high-sulfur coal. SO2 removal will be 98 percent with an emission of 0.167 lb/MMBtu. NOx emissions will be 0.08 lb/MMBtu. (Both of these limits are below those proposed in Clear Skies--SO2 0.25, NOx 0.14). Some concerns about impact on Mammouth Cave. Has received pre-approval for the air quality permit. 2/02 Environmentalists still question impact on Mammouth Cave. Has signed letter of intent with EPC and still negotiating.10/02 Peabody continues to seek permits despite lawsuits filed to stop construction. 7/03 Has completed its application. The siting board approved construction. 12/03 Has air permit. Delayed unitl mid-2005 due to permitting issues. Appeal of permit does not preclude the company from beginning construction. 3/05 Another lawsuit filed in regard to Mammoth Cave National Park. 8/05 Permit remanded back to KY DAQ.