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Chamon Power LLC is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Peaker Power LLC since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the overall energy capacity of the region. Ranked as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States, Chamon Power LLC accounts for 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The U.S. has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is about 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is a significant part of Texas's energy mix, providing approximately 45% of the state's electricity generation. The plant's location in Texas, which has abundant natural gas reserves, supports the state's energy needs. It is situated roughly 30 miles southwest of Houston.

Capacity
121 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Peaker Power LLC
Location
29.8832°, -95.1113°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,921. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,103 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Peaker Power LLC operates 2 plants totalling 242 MW

Regional density

51 plants within 100 km, 21,666 MW combined

Nearest plant: Channelview Cogeneration Plant (5.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 29.883200, -95.111300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
233.7 Kt
477 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.10 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.8K
cars per year
31.2K
homes per year
10.6M
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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