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Aberdeen CT is a 111 MW gas-fired power plant located in South Dakota, United States, operated by NorthWestern Energy and commissioned in 2003. The facility utilizes natural gas and oil as its primary fuels for electricity generation. Ranked as the 907th largest gas plant in the United States, Aberdeen CT accounts for 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison, the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center, has a capacity of 4,263 MW, making Aberdeen CT approximately one-thirty-ninth the size. Natural gas is a major component of the U.S. energy landscape, providing around 40% of the electricity generation. The Aberdeen CT plant supports energy needs in a region that relies on diverse energy sources. It is situated in the northeastern part of South Dakota, approximately 100 miles from Sioux Falls.

Capacity
111 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
NorthWestern Energy - (SD)
Location
45.4299°, -98.4940°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,004. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,589 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,182 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

23 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

NorthWestern Energy - (SD) operates 6 plants totalling 268 MW

Regional density

7 plants within 100 km, 692 MW combined

Nearest plant: Groton Generating Station (31.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 45.429900, -98.494000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
214.4 Kt
438 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.93 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2033
7 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
46.6K
cars per year
28.6K
homes per year
9.7M
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 Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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