Hyperion Energy Center - Air Quality
Permitting Process: Hyperion Refining LLC (Hyperion) proposes to construct and operate a petroleum refinery, an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plant, and ancillary equipment. On December 20, 2007, Hyperion submitted a Prevention Significant Deterioration (PSD) preconstruction permit application for the Hyperion Energy Center project. A PSD permit was issued to Hyperion on August 20, 2009.
Monitoring Information: Beginning in 2009, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) began operating three air monitoring sites in Union County. DENR is collecting air quality concentrations to determine rural background levels for criteria air pollutants and air toxic pollutants.
Extension Request: On June 23, 2010, Hyperion submitted a request to extend the construction deadline in its PSD permit. The extension request was granted and a revised PSD permit was issued on September 15, 2011.
