The Dansville manufactured gas plant (MGP) site is located at 50 Ossian Street in the village of Dansville, Livingston County, New York. The MGP began operations in 1861 and continued for approximately 70 years, ceasing in January of 1930. The gas manufacturing process and the feed fuels were changed several times during the operational life of the MGP. Oil, coal and coke were used at various times during plant operations. Blue gas and later carbureted water gas were manufactured at the plant. Electricity was also produced at the site from 1895 to 1925. NYSEG acquired the property through its merger with New York Central Electric Company in 1937. With the exception of the electric generation building, the above-grade plant structures have been demolished. NYSEG is the current owner of the site and uses the former electric generation building and grounds as a service center for gas and electric construction crews.
In the 18th century, gas for lighting, heating and cooking was produced by heating coal. These gas production facilities –manufactured gas plants (MGPs) – became obsolete as natural gas became more available. You can learn morehere.
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