Axiall Natrium Plant— 115.5 MW Natural Gas
Axiall Natrium Plant is a 115.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant since its commissioning in 1961. This facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas power generation capacity. It is the 898th largest gas plant in the United States. With 115.5 MW, it represents 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 exceeding 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 2.7% the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for roughly 40% of the total electricity generation. The Axiall Natrium Plant utilizes natural gas to support energy demands in a region that relies heavily on fossil fuels. The facility is located in the Appalachian region, approximately 80 miles south of Pittsburgh.
65 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,973. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,461 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,157 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
65 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant operates 1 plants totalling 116 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 19,369 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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