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Bayway Refinery11.2 MW Cogeneration

Cogeneration

Bayway Refinery is an 11.2 MW cogeneration power plant in the United States, operated by Phillips 66 since 1968. Ranked #22 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 11.2 MW represents 1.07% of the country's total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making Bayway Refinery 12.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ravenswood (2551 MW, Gas) and PSEG Linden Generating Station (1740 MW, Gas). The facility is located in New Jersey, approximately 50 km from New York City.

Capacity
11.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1968

58 years old

Owner
Phillips 66
Location
40.6376°, -74.2212°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 40.637600, -74.221200
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
28.8 Kt
59 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.67 Mt
Over 58 years of operation
Past Retirement
1998
28 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
6.3K
cars per year
3.8K
homes per year
1.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Cogeneration emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (60%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Cogeneration
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Understanding Cogeneration: A Dual Approach to Power Generation

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is a highly efficient power generation technology that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This process maximizes energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing the heat that would otherwise be wasted in conventional power generation methods, where only electricity is produced. Cogeneration systems can utilize various fuels, including natural gas, biomass, coal, and even waste heat from industrial processes, making it a versatile solution for different applications.

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