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Axiall Natrium Plant115.5 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

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.

Capacity
115.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1961

65 years old

Owner
Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant
Location
39.7475°, -80.8547°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

65 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant operates 1 plants totalling 116 MW

Regional density

25 plants within 100 km, 19,369 MW combined

Nearest plant: Long Ridge Energy Generation (5.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 39.747500, -80.854700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
223.1 Kt
455 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.50 Mt
Over 65 years of operation
Past Retirement
1991
35 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
48.5K
cars per year
29.7K
homes per year
10.1M
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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