Ames GT— 78.7 MW Oil
Ames GT is a 78.7 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Ames since 1996. Ranked #70 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 78.7 MW represents 0.2% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Ames GT 37.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Sycamore (IA) (157.6 MW, Gas), Mid American Energy Sycamore Combustion Turbines (157.6 MW, Gas), and FPL Energy Story Wind LLC (150 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 50 km from Des Moines.
30 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,460. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #11,292 worldwide by installed capacity
- #518 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
30 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
City of Ames - (IA) operates 2 plants totalling 188 MW
70 plants within 100 km, 5,272 MW combined
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
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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