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Colstrip Energy LP is a 46.1 MW coal-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Colstrip Energy LP since 1990. Ranked #266 of 297 coal plants in the United States. Its 46.1 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The largest coal plant in the United States is W A Parish at 4,008 MW, making Colstrip Energy LP 87 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Colstrip (2,363.4 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Montana, approximately 130 km from Billings.

Capacity
46.1 MW
Commissioning Year
1990

36 years old

Owner
Colstrip Energy LP
Location
45.9752°, -106.6547°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 3,078. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #14,571 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,567 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

36 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Colstrip Energy LP operates 1 plants totalling 46 MW

Regional density

4 plants within 100 km, 2,505 MW combined

Nearest plant: Colstrip (10.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 45.975200, -106.654700
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
182.1 Kt
222 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.56 Mt
Over 36 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
39.6K
cars per year
24.3K
homes per year
8.3M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
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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