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Block Island is a 7.1 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Block Island Utility District since 2008. Ranked #436 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 7.1 MW accounts for 0.02% 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 Block Island 415 times smaller. Nearby plants include Block Island Wind Farm (30 MW, Wind), University Solar LLC (24 MW, Solar), and Toray Plastic America's CHP Plant (20 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Rhode Island, approximately 20 km from Providence.

Capacity
7.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Block Island Utility District
Location
41.1756°, -71.5711°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 5,348. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #26,579 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,364 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Block Island Utility District operates 1 plants totalling 7 MW

Regional density

184 plants within 100 km, 12,353 MW combined

Nearest plant: Block Island Wind Farm (8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.175600, -71.571100
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
14.1 Kt
22 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
254.7 Kt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.1K
cars per year
1.9K
homes per year
643.2K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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