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Fairless Energy Center1,338 MW Gas

Gas

The Fairless Energy Center, located in the United States, is a significant gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 1338 MW. Since its commissioning in 2004, this plant has played an essential role in supporting the energy needs of the local grid in Pennsylvania. Utilising natural gas as its primary fuel, the Fairless Energy Center exemplifies modern energy generation technology that emphasises efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants. The geographic coordinates of the Fairless Energy Center are 40.1475° N latitude and -74.7411° W longitude, positioning it in a region that is critical for energy distribution in the northeastern United States. The operational context of this facility is influenced by the energy policies in the U.S., which increasingly prioritise cleaner energy sources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's ability to quickly adjust output in response to fluctuating demand makes it a vital asset for grid stability, particularly as the country integrates more renewable energy sources. The Fairless Energy Center stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of energy generation in the U.S., highlighting the shift towards natural gas as a bridge fuel in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future.

Capacity
1,338 MW

1.34 GW

Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Edgewater Generation LLC
Location
40.1475°, -74.7411°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 40.147500, -74.741100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.58 Mt
5274 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
56.86 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
561.8K
cars per year
344.6K
homes per year
117.5M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Stations
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.

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