PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC
Kevil, KY · MCCRACKEN COUNTY · NAICS 562910
Data updated May 2026
PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#7,824 of 8,713 nationally; #163 of 178 in KY), a lower-footprint comparator in Other.
- National rank #7,824 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #163 of 178 in KY
- #1,468 of 1,599 in Other
- -90.4% since 2011
PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
7,440 7824th of 8713 higher than 889 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2017
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #1,468 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7,440 |
| 2016 | 10,664 |
| 2015 | 11,059 |
| 2014 | 31,363 |
| 2013 | 83,364 |
| 2012 | 64,920 |
| 2011 | 77,159 |
Facility insight: PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC
PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC (ID 1002900) reported 7K MT CO₂e for 2017 in MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (#7,824 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2017, annual CO₂e fell 90.4%; peak load was 83K MT in 2013. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2017, a complete 7-year record.
Peak year was 2013 at 83K MT CO2e; latest 2017 sits 91.1% below that peak (7K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (-62.4%, 52K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC ranks #7,824 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #163 of 178 facilities in KY (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC? ▼
PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC's 7K MT CO₂e is higher than 889 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (10%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC emit? ▼
PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC reported 7K MT CO2e in 2017.
Where does PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC ranks #1,468 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 7 reporting years (2011–2017), PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT - USEC's emissions have decreased by 90.4%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside KY: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside KY (7K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside KY.