Alpena Cement Plant is a 47.2 MW petcoke-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Lafarge Corp since 1974. Ranked #7 of 11 petcoke plants in the United States. Its 47.2 MW represents 2% of the United States' total petcoke capacity of 2,362 MW. The largest petcoke plant in the United States is Brame Energy Center at 1,707 MW, making this facility 36 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Viking Energy of Lincoln (18 MW, Waste), Decorative Panels Intl (7.5 MW, Gas), and Norway Point Hydropower Project (4 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Michigan, approximately 100 km northeast of Detroit.
52 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Petcoke emission factor (1050 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Petcoke
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
Petcoke Power Generation: An Overview of Its Role in Energy Production
Petcoke, short for petroleum coke, is a carbon-rich solid material derived from refining crude oil. As an emerging energy source, petcoke has found its application in power generation, particularly in countries like the United States and Chile. Currently, there are 12 petcoke power plants worldwide, with a total installed capacity of approximately 2.4 gigawatts (GW), predominantly concentrated in the United States, which hosts 11 plants contributing to 2.4 GW of capacity, while Chile operates one plant with a capacity of 0.1 GW.
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