Blue Valley— 115 MW Natural Gas
Blue Valley is a 115 MW gas-fired power plant located in Independence, Missouri, United States, operated by the City of Independence since its commissioning in 1961. The facility primarily uses natural gas for electricity generation, with oil as a secondary fuel source. It is the 899th largest gas plant in the United States. With 115 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 592,000 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 0.027 times the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The Blue Valley plant contributes to local energy needs while supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. It is situated approximately 30 km east of Kansas City in the Midwest region.
65 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,979. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,159 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
City of Independence - (MO) operates 4 plants totalling 232 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 9,568 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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