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Greenhouse gas emissions in Hidalgo County
Large facilities in Hidalgo County, Texas reported 3.21 million t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (10 facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Hidalgo County, Texas emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.05 million t | 7 |
| 2011 | 4.03 million t | 8 |
| 2012 | 4.75 million t | 8 |
| 2013 | 4.02 million t | 8 |
| 2014 | 3.68 million t | 8 |
| 2015 | 4.07 million t | 8 |
| 2016 | 3.98 million t | 9 |
| 2017 | 4.50 million t | 10 |
| 2018 | 4.43 million t | 10 |
| 2019 | 4.47 million t | 10 |
| 2020 | 4.16 million t | 10 |
| 2021 | 3.49 million t | 10 |
| 2022 | 3.74 million t | 10 |
| 2023 | 3.21 million t | 10 |
Which large facilities in Hidalgo County, Texas report greenhouse gas emissions?
| Facility | Direct emissions (latest year) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Valley Generating Station Edinburg, TX · NAICS 221112 | 1.14 million t | 2023 |
| Calpine Hidalgo Energy Center Edinburg, TX · NAICS 221112 | 1.06 million t | 2023 |
| Frontera Generation Facility Mission, TX · NAICS 221112 | 535,942 t | 2023 |
| CITY OF EDINBURG LANDFILL Edinburg, TX · NAICS 562212 | 146,889 t | 2023 |
| Red Gate Power Plant Edinburg, TX · NAICS 221112 | 142,139 t | 2023 |
| Merit Energy Co. South Texas 220 Gulf Coast Basin Dallas, TX · NAICS 211130 | 73,531 t | 2023 |
| La Gloria Ranch Landfill Edinburg, TX · NAICS 562212 | 64,300 t | 2023 |
| Gilmore Gas Plant/Bel Junction Compressor Station Edinburg, TX · NAICS 211130 | 24,094 t | 2023 |
| RIO GRANDE VALLEY LANDFILL Donna, TX · NAICS 562212 | 16,818 t | 2023 |
| C & T REGIONAL LANDFILL Linn, TX · NAICS 562212 | 3,904 t | 2023 |
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