Central Energy Facilities— 5.5 MW Natural Gas
Central Energy Facilities is a 5.5 MW gas power plant in the United States of America. Operated by Clemson University - Main Campus, it was commissioned in 2012. This facility contributes to the university's energy needs. Ranked #1617 of 1883 gas plants in the United States, Central Energy Facilities represents a small fraction of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making this facility 775.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Oconee Nuclear Station (2666.7 MW, Nuclear), Oconee (2666.7 MW, Nuclear), and Bad Creek (1296 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in South Carolina, approximately 30 km from the city of Clemson.
14 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,698. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #27,958 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,683 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
14 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Clemson University - Main Campus operates 2 plants totalling 11 MW
64 plants within 100 km, 13,938 MW combined
Nearest plant: Duke Energy CHP at Clemson University (1.6 km)
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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