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William F Wyman Hybrid862.7 MW Oil

Oil

William F Wyman Hybrid is an oil power plant located in the United States of America. It has an installed capacity of 862.7 MW generated from oil energy. The plant was commissioned in 1974. It is operated by FPL Energy Wyman LLC.

Capacity
862.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1974

52 years old

Owner
FPL Energy Wyman LLC
Location
43.7508°, -70.1567°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 43.750800, -70.156700
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.72 Mt
2645 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
89.40 Mt
Over 52 years of operation
Past Retirement
2004
22 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
373.8K
cars per year
229.2K
homes per year
78.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
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
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil has been a significant source of energy for power generation worldwide, with 2,416 oil power plants distributed across 108 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of approximately 286.9 gigawatts (GW). The reliance on oil for electricity generation has its roots in the ease of extraction, transportation, and the energy density of crude oil, making it a practical choice for many nations. Notable countries that utilise oil in power generation include Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Iran, and Mexico, with Japan hosting 29 plants and leading in capacity at 49.9 GW, closely followed by Saudi Arabia with 53 plants at 49.7 GW. The United States has 883 oil power plants with a combined capacity of 39.4 GW, while Iran and Mexico have 22 and 23 plants, respectively, with capacities of 13.5 GW and 12.2 GW.

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