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Charles D. Lamb Energy Center122 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

Charles D. Lamb Energy Center is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority since its commissioning in 2015. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas generation capacity. It is the 871st largest gas plant in the United States. With 122 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 of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 1/35th the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The Charles D. Lamb Energy Center supports regional energy needs while utilizing a cleaner-burning fuel source. The facility is situated in Oklahoma, approximately 80 km west of Oklahoma City.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Location
36.8139°, -97.1253°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,912. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,191 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,088 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority operates 4 plants totalling 341 MW

Regional density

38 plants within 100 km, 5,908 MW combined

Nearest plant: Frontier Windpower (5.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 36.813900, -97.125300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
235.7 Kt
481 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.59 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.2K
cars per year
31.4K
homes per year
10.7M
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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