McMurdo Station Generator is a 6.6 MW oil-fired power plant in Antarctica, commissioned in 1981. Ranked #1 of 1 oil plant in Antarctica, McMurdo's 6.6 MW represents 100% of Antarctica's total oil capacity of 7 MW. The largest oil plant in Antarctica is McMurdo Station Generator at 7 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ross Island (1 MW, Wind). The facility is located on Ross Island, approximately 3,000 km from the nearest major city, Christchurch, New Zealand.
45 years old
Antarctica, Other
- 1. largest of 2 plants in Antarctica
- #26,951 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,389 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 86.84% of the installed capacity of Antarctica
45 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
United States Antarctic Program operates 1 plants totalling 7 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 1 MW combined
Source: Antarctica Australia
Location
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
Antarctica- Continent
- Other
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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