One of Seminole’s highest priorities is to make certain that all its generating resources are operated in an environmentally-responsible manner and in complete compliance with its permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For its leadership in environmental stewardship, Seminole received a Sustainable Leadership Award from the Council for Sustainable Florida, and the Seminole Generating Station was named one of the top six coal plants in the world by Power Magazine. Seminole’s 870-megawatt Midulla Generating Station (MGS) burns clean natural gas, with ultra-low sulfur fuel oil as a back-up fuel. One innovative feature of MGS is its use of a 570-acre cooling pond, which provides water to cool steam used in the electricity generation process. The reservoir was built on reclaimed phosphate mining land and is shared with the adjacent Hardee Power Station, eliminating the need for large cooling towers. The pond provides an environmentally-friendly home for numerous species of fish, reptiles, and aquatic fowl.