Caribou Generation Station— 27.4 MW Oil
Caribou Generation Station is a 27.4 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Merlin One LLC since 1950. Ranked #149 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 27.4 MW represents 0.07% 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 Caribou 107 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Beechwood Generating Station (112 MW, Hydro) and Grand Falls / Grand Sault (66 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Maine, approximately 60 km northwest of Bangor.
76 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,584. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #17,345 worldwide by installed capacity
- #805 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
76 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Merlin One LLC operates 2 plants totalling 33 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 630 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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