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Archer Daniels Midland Decatur335 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Jul 2026

Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is a coal-fired power generation facility located in the United States at the coordinates 39.8701, -88.8908. With a capacity of 335 MW, this power plant is operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co and plays a significant role in the local energy supply. Commissioned in 1995, the Decatur plant is designed to utilize coal as its primary fuel, while also incorporating waste and other fuels, which demonstrates a commitment to more sustainable practices. This facility is part of a broader energy strategy that balances the use of traditional fossil fuels with efforts to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. The strategic location of the Archer Daniels Midland Decatur plant allows it to effectively support the local grid, providing essential electricity to the surrounding communities. In the context of U.S. energy policy, the reliance on coal is being reassessed, and plants like this are adapting to meet new regulations while continuing to provide reliable power generation.

Capacity
335 MW
Commissioning Year
1995

31 years old

Owner
Archer Daniels Midland Co
Location
39.8701°, -88.8908°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,077. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,760 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,806 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

31 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Archer Daniels Midland Co operates 10 plants totalling 1,001 MW

Regional density

39 plants within 100 km, 9,126 MW combined

Nearest plant: Tate & Lyle Decatur Plant Cogen (4.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.870100, -88.890800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.32 Mt
1614 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
41.03 Mt
Over 31 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
287.7K
cars per year
176.5K
homes per year
60.2M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
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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