Blewett— 94.6 MW Oil
Blewett is a 94.6 MW oil and hydro power plant in the United States, operated by Duke Energy Progress since 1955. Ranked #62 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 94.6 MW accounts for 0.25% 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 Blewett 31.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sherwood H Smith Jr Energy Complex (2244.8 MW, Gas), Hamlet Generating Facility (343.8 MW, Gas), and Anson County Generation Facility (343.8 MW, Gas). The facility is located in North Carolina, approximately 80 km east of Charlotte.
71 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,252. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #10,571 worldwide by installed capacity
- #483 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
71 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Duke Energy Progress - (NC) operates 20 plants totalling 14,760 MW
173 plants within 100 km, 8,241 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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