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Metcalf Energy Center635 MW Gas

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Metcalf Energy Center is a gas power plant located in the United States of America. It has an installed capacity of 635 MW generated from gas energy. The plant was commissioned in 2005. It is operated by Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center.

Capacity
635 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center
Location
37.2207°, -121.7457°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 37.220700, -121.745700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.23 Mt
2503 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
25.76 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
266.6K
cars per year
163.5K
homes per year
55.8M
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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