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Cass County power plant, located in the United States, represents a modern approach to natural gas energy generation with a capacity of 345 MW. Commissioned in 2003 and operated by the Omaha Public Power District, the plant employs advanced gas technology to deliver efficient and cleaner energy solutions. Situated at coordinates 40.9479, -95.9640, this facility plays a crucial role in supporting the local energy grid, which is increasingly reliant on natural gas as a transitional fuel towards a more sustainable energy future. The operator emphasizes operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, aligning with the broader energy policy in the U.S. aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner energy sources. As natural gas continues to gain traction in the energy mix, the Cass County power plant stands as a testament to the effective integration of modern energy generation technologies, ensuring that communities have access to reliable power while moving towards a more sustainable energy landscape.

Capacity
345 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
Omaha Public Power District
Location
40.9479°, -95.9640°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,061. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,700 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,121 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

23 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Omaha Public Power District operates 8 plants totalling 3,884 MW

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 8,143 MW combined

Nearest plant: Papillion Creek Wastewater (16.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 40.947900, -95.964000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
666.4 Kt
1360 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
15.33 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2033
7 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
144.9K
cars per year
88.9K
homes per year
30.3M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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